ASST DEAN I SPVR

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vacation/leave programs

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University – Newark invites applications for the Sr. Director of Employer and External Relations at Rutgers Law School Newark. The role focuses on cultivating relationships with legal employers, shaping communications, and collecting data to support dean-level decisions.

Ideal candidate holds a J.D. with 3+ years in a busy legal or academic setting, excellent negotiation and project-management skills, and a proven ability to collaborate across Rutgers’ leadership, donors, and alumni

Qualifications

• Requires a J.D.
• Requires a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in a busy legal or academic environment.
• Knowledge of the legal market, law school environment, program development and organizational management are essential.
• Excellent communication, business development, project management, and organizational skills, as well as computer literacy, are required.
• Requires strong independent problem-solving ability. This is critical for successfully managing the complexity and time-sensitivity of the school's operation.
• Requires strong commitment to collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with potential legal employers and leaders in the legal profession to promote the hiring of Rutgers law students; maintains existing relationships with legal employers, particularly those with Rutgers connections.
• Crafts and reviews high-level communications with leaders in the legal profession in NY/NJ/PA, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and alignment with the Dean's goals, while reflecting the Dean's voice and position with authority.
• Collects a wide range of data for the Dean yearly, both qualitative and quantitative, to include in the compilation of various reports, presentations, and discussions.
• Networks with a high level of exposure to leaders in the legal profession, leadership within Rutgers, donors, and alumni.
• Leads efforts to ensure a seamless and positive engagement experience for employers, donors and other external stakeholders interacting with RLS, fostering strong relationships and upholding the school's reputation.
• Works closely with the community and external entities regarding various collaborative initiatives.
• Targets Rutgers law alumni in the legal profession to build relationships and recruit RLS graduates into the legal profession.

Skills

Legal market knowledge

Business development

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship building

Education

J.D.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: ASST DEAN I SPVR

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department: Law School Newark

Posting Summary: Rutgers University - Newark, an urban public research anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Sr. Director of Employer and External Relations. This position is a critical part of the Dean's Office's functionality and a key aspect in maintaining the principles of RLS and advancing the Dean's vision.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Develops relationships with potential legal employers and leaders in the legal profession to promote the hiring of Rutgers law students; maintains existing relationships with legal employers, particularly those with Rutgers connections.
• Crafts and reviews high-level communications with leaders in the legal profession in NY/NJ/PA, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and alignment with the Dean's goals, while reflecting the Dean's voice and position with authority.
• Collects a wide range of data for the Dean yearly, both qualitative and quantitative, to include in the compilation of various reports, presentations, and discussions.
• Networks with a high level of exposure to leaders in the legal profession, leadership within Rutgers, donors, and alumni.
• Leads efforts to ensure a seamless and positive engagement experience for employers, donors and other external stakeholders interacting with RLS, fostering strong relationships and upholding the school's reputation.
• Works closely with the community and external entities regarding various collaborative initiatives.
• Targets Rutgers law alumni in the legal profession to build relationships and recruit RLS graduates into the legal profession.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 08

Minimum Salary: 108670.000

Mid Range Salary: 137547.000

Maximum Salary: 166424.000

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

Working Hours: 37.5

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Union Description: Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Requires a J.D.
• Requires a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in a busy legal or academic environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a J.D.
• Requires a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in a busy legal or academic environment.
• Knowledge of the legal market, law school environment, program development and organizational management are essential.
• Excellent communication, business development, project management, and organizational skills, as well as computer literacy, are required.
• Requires strong independent problem-solving ability. This is critical for successfully managing the complexity and time-sensitivity of the school's operation.
• Requires strong commitment to collaboration.

Equipment Utilized:

• Utilizes PC and laptop, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other routine equipment and software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Works within a typical office environment.
• Lifting no more than 50 lbs. and heavy computer work may result in long periods of sitting.
• Travel from one campus to another is required. Travel to visit employers and potential employers in the NJ/NY/PA area is required as is travel to RLS-related events both on and off-campus.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1826

Posting Open Date: 09/29/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

City: Newark

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, 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.

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, 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