Career Management Specialist

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits (defined)

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University–Camden is seeking a Career Advisor within the Career Advancement Center to counsel students and alumni, helping them develop career goals and skills from their first year through graduation and beyond. The role involves one-to-one sessions, resume/Cover letter critiques, interview practice, and creating seminars to boost career readiness.

The successful candidate will administer career assessments, collaborate with faculty and staff, and assist in graduate school applications,

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in counseling, educational psychology, social work, human resources or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of career counseling theories and methodologies for individuals and groups.
• Excellent computer literacy, interpersonal, oral, written and editing communication skills are also required.
• Must have the appropriate qualifying education and/or experience to administer and interpret career assessment instruments i.e. Strong Inventory etc.
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, human resources or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students and alumni via one-to-one sessions on complex career issues and individual career development plans.
• Creates, implements, and executes seminars, classroom presentations, programs and events to strengthen career readiness.
• Administers and interprets vocational inventories and utilizes career guidance software.
• Provides program development and advising for students applying to graduate school including pre-health, pre-law, and general graduate school applications.

Skills

Career counseling

Resume critique

Interview coaching

Career readiness

Handshake system

Education

Bachelor’s degree (counseling / education / social work / HR)

Tools

Strong Interest Inventory

Myers-Briggs

Handshake System

Job description

Ranked #43 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive 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.

Posting Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director for the Career Advancement Center, a department focused on helping students develop career goals and skills from their first year through graduation and beyond. Counsels students and alumni via one-to-one sessions on complex career issues and individual career development plans that may include academic major and career decisions, critiquing resumes, cover letters, other job search correspondence, practicing interviewing skills and career readiness. Performs student engagement initiatives; responsible for creating, implementing, and executing seminars, classroom presentations, programs and events that strengthen student career readiness. Administers and interprets vocational and personality inventories and utilizes career guidance software. Provides, program development and advising for students applying to graduate school including pre-health professions, pre-law and general graduate school applicant process. Works on collaborative and specialized programming with faculty, student services professionals, campus clubs and organizations. Establishes relationships with alumni to serve as mentors and/or as potential employers. Acts as a liaison between the Career Center and designated academic departments. Provides resolution to an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope. Demonstrates good understanding of the theoretical and applied bases for particular field of specialization.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 05

Salary Details

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

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 68278.480

Mid Range Salary 84393.980

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 100509.480

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.

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Working Hours 37.5

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

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

Union Description URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in counseling, educational psychology, social work, human resources or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of career counseling theories and methodologies for individuals and groups.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent computer literacy, interpersonal, oral, written and editing communication skills are also required.
Must have the appropriate qualifying education and/or experience to administer and interpret career assessment instruments i.e. Strong Inventory etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, human resources or related discipline preferred.

This position requires excellent technical skills with the knowledge of Microsoft Office platforms, career development software, and knowledge of other online assessments, including the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs online assessments. Incumbent will become familiar and comfortable with using all facets of the Handshake System.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1830

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/30/2026

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

City

City Camden

State

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 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.

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Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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