Career Counseling Officer

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers Law School – Camden seeks a Career Counseling Officer to support law students and alumni with career development, employment resources, and events, reporting to the Assistant Dean for Career Development. The role leads employer outreach, develops programs, and oversees the Judicial Clerkship Program, coordinating applications and opportunities with judges, bar associations, and employers.

This exempt, full-time position offers a competitive salary near $78k–$115k with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required or equivalent.
• 4+ years of law practice experience.
• Progressive experience in career development or related role.
• Demonstrated supervision and leadership experience.
• Experience with program development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead employer outreach and relationship-building across the legal community.
• Develop and implement career development programs, resources, and initiatives.
• Manage operations of the Center for Career Development.
• Advise students and alumni on career planning and market trends.
• Support the Judicial Clerkship Program and expand placements.

Skills

4+ years of law practice experience

Progressive experience in career dev.

Supervision and leadership

Program development & implementation

Education

J.D. required

Tools

Symplicity

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

OSCAR portal

Job description

Position Details

Title: Career Counseling Officer

Job Category: URA-AFT Administrative

Department: LAW-Career Services

Overview: Ranked #43 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intense campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. Two schools, each with distinctive strengths, have come together to create one law school with extraordinary opportunities for learning experiences and career growth. Rutgers Law School-with locations in Camden and Newark-offers a world-class faculty; a curriculum of exceptional breadth and depth in theory, practice, and interdisciplinary studies; a geographic presence that spans one of the nation's 10 largest legal markets (New Jersey) while also offering immediate access to two of the five largest markets (New York City and Philadelphia); an alumni network with over 20,000 members; and a strong tradition of diversity and social impact. As the law school for a top public university, Rutgers Law School is committed to the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service to its host communities, the state of New Jersey, and the nation.

Posting Summary: Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Career Counseling Officer. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Career Development, the Career Counseling Officer plays a key role in the management and operations of the Center for Career Development at Rutgers Law School. The position provides comprehensive career counseling and professional development support to law students and alumni while also leading employer outreach and relationship-building efforts across the legal community. The Career Counseling Officer develops and implements programs, resources, and initiatives designed to strengthen student and alumni career outcomes and enhance the Law School's visibility with employers, judges, bar associations, and other professional organizations. The role also has significant responsibility for the Law School's Judicial Clerkship Program, including developing relationships with judges and court personnel, supporting students through federal and state clerkship application processes, coordinating related programming and resources, and identifying opportunities to expand judicial internship and clerkship placements. Working with a high degree of independence and professional judgment, the Career Counseling Officer advises students and alumni on complex career and professional development matters, develops innovative outreach and programming strategies, evaluates emerging trends in the legal employment market, and collaborates with faculty, employers, alumni, and other stakeholders to expand career opportunities. The position also supports program development, employer engagement, professional networking, employment-data tracking, and initiatives that advance the overall mission of the Center for Career Development and Rutgers Law School.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 06

Salary Details: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

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

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. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. 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: URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• J.D. required.
• 4+ years of law practice experience
• Progressive experience in career development or related role
• Demonstrated supervision and leadership experience
• Experience with program development and implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a proven ability to foster cooperative environments and to work in a collegial fashion with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experience
• In-depth knowledge of legal environments and legal practice experience essential
• Understands the complex career development issues affecting law students and the legal profession and is able to provide sound advice and counsel to address those issues
• Ability to identify and analyze trends in the legal profession and develop and implement best practices for increasing job prospects for students and alumni
• Requires the regular exercise of independent judgement and an ability to work with minimal supervision under broadly defined policies and practices
• Demonstrates computer literacy, an understanding and appreciation of career services database software and on-line resources, and the willingness to respond to the needs of students and employers in an increasingly technologically-oriented society
• Possesses exemplary administrative, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as excellent oral and written proficiency required

Equipment Utilized

• Symplicity database management
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Career-related websites (NALP Directory, OSCAR)
• Professional social media platforms
• Content management systems
• Virtual meeting platforms
• NJ Judicial Clerkship Application Portal

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Some travel and evening hours required

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1993

Posting Open Date: 10/24/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

City: Camden

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