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Student Assistance Coordinator Certification
Support student wellness through prevention programming and behavioral intervention strategies.
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include LPC/LAC licensure pathway, school counseling certification, addiction counseling credentials, doctoral study, clinical supervision, or trauma/addictions specialization.
Career Pathways:
Student Assistance Coordinator, Behavioral Intervention Specialist, School Mental-Health Liaison
Industry Outlook:
Rapid growth tied to school-based mental-health mandates and prevention programming requirements (especially substance-use response)
Regional employers include
New Jersey school districts; Rutgers UBHC; RWJBarnabas Health; Hackensack Meridian Health; Atlantic Health System; SERV Behavioral Health; CFG Health Network; Carrier Clinic; nonprofit behavioral health providers.
Salary Outlook:
$60,000 – $95,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) Certification, a reasonable starting range is approximately $50,000–$65,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $75,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $90,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data
