Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers.
Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a dynamic team leader to serve as the Career Counseling Officer (Graduate Student Career Pathways Program) within the Office of Career Exploration and Success at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Reporting to the Associate Director, Scarlet Career Mentoring Network, this role will lead and expand career pathways initiatives for graduate students, with a particular focus on doctoral students pursuing careers in industry. The position will support graduate students in clarifying career goals, exploring career pathways, developing career competencies, and building professional networks through mentoring, advising, and career-connected programming.
A central responsibility of the position is the design and expansion of mentoring-based programming that connects graduate students with faculty, alumni, employers, and industry professionals. The Career Counseling Officer will also serve as the primary liaison to the School of Graduate Studies and Graduate Student Life while managing the Graduate Student Career Pathways Community and its advisory board of campus partners, employers, and student leaders.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Leads career preparation initiatives for graduate students, including mentoring-based programming that connects students with faculty, alumni, employers, and industry professionals.
- Recruits and manages Career Pathways Fellows, coordinates student-alumni mentoring opportunities, and organizes major career programming and events for graduate students.
- Builds partnerships with career professionals and campus units that support graduate students, including the Rutgers School of Graduate Studies, Graduate Student Life, and the Rutgers Graduate Student Association.
- Leads the Graduate Student Career Pathways Community Advisory Board and serves as the primary contact for career presentations, workshops, and community engagement efforts.
- Provides direct career advising services primarily for doctoral students across all stages of their career journeys.
- Develops scalable advising strategies, including group programming and other approaches that expand support capacity.
- Participates in meetings, professional development activities, and other assigned responsibilities.
- Supports Rutgers University’s visibility within the career services field through conference presentations, professional engagement, and award nominations.
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 06
Salary Details
Budgeted Starting Salary Range: $77,919.48 – $82,000 commensurate with experience
Minimum Salary
77919.480
Mid Range Salary
96454.480
Maximum Salary
114989.480
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status: Full Time
Standard Hours: 37.50
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description: URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility: ABP
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong project management abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain professional relationships while managing multiple deadlines efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree.
- Experience within industry, career services, or workforce development settings.
- Student-focused mindset, exceptional advisory capabilities, organizational proficiency, adeptness in presentations and administration.
- Proficiency in computer usage.
Equipment Utilized
- Handshake career management or similar systems.
- Sakai, Canvas, or similar learning management platforms.
Special Conditions
- This position will require to work some nights and weekends.
Posting Open Date: 05/25/2026
Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
