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Rutgers The State University Career Counseling Officer in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Career Counseling Officer
Job Category URA-AFT Administrative
Department Career Exploration and Success
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 inaugural Career Counseling Officer for the Graduate Student Career Pathways Program within the Office of Career Exploration and Success. The new Graduate Student Career Pathways Program will provide opportunities for graduate students to make connections with career readiness competencies and further connect them with Career Exploration and Success resources to clarify their career goals, explore industry pathways, develop various career competencies, and connect with industry professionals and alumni. They will organize workshops, panels, and guest speakers, build connections with Rutgers graduate programs, create networking events, and prepare to establish mentoring programs. This position reports to the Associate Director of Career Pathways.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Oversees career preparation initiatives tailored for all graduate students, connecting them with career competencies and industries.
  • Enlists campus partners as Career Pathway Fellows to aid in program execution and organizes significant career events for graduate students while facilitating future student/alumni mentoring programs.
  • Establishes and nurtures connections with career professionals within Career Exploration and Success and across campus.
  • Leads Doctoral Student Career Community Advisory Board to oversee career preparation programs, recruitment events, and mentoring activities, involving faculty/staff, industry professionals, and student leaders.
  • Cultivates relationships with campus entities serving graduate students and serve as the main point of contact for career presentation requests from graduate student-affiliated organizations and campus partners.
  • Provides direct career advising service primarily for doctoral students, assisting in their career journey and identifying methods to expand advising capacity for the doctoral student population.
  • Participates in meetings, professional development activities, and other assigned responsibilities.
  • Works to increase the Rutgers University brand within the career services field through conference presentations, award nominations, and professional online community involvement.
  • Serves as an important voice on the broader CES Management Team.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 06
Position Salary Maximum salary - $77,500 commensurate with experience.
Annual Minimum Salary 72833.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 90741.000
Annual Maximum Salary 108649.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong project management abilities.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Capacity to cultivate and maintain professional relationships while managing multiple deadlines efficiently.
  • Student-focused mindset, exceptional advisory capabilities, organizational proficiency, and adeptness in presentations and administration.
  • Proficiency in computer usage.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree.
  • Experience within industry, career services, or workforce development settings.
Equipment Utilized
  • Handshake career management or similar systems.
  • Sakai, Canvas, or similar learning management platforms.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0956
Posting Open Date 04/30/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, p regnancy, 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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

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, p regnancy, 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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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