Client Coach (Temporary/Casual) Part time

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); Remote; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University–Camden seeks a Client Coach (Temporary/Casual) to support the School of Business Small Business Development Center. The role emphasizes individualized counseling, training delivery, and collaboration with regional stakeholders to help small businesses grow.

You will work up to 20 hours per week in a primarily remote setting, with potential hybrid arrangements. Compensation is $65/hour, with benefits and eligibility details outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in consulting, advisory, or managerial roles.
• Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality advising, training, and outreach services to small businesses.
• Develop and deliver group trainings and webinars for assigned specialties.
• Maintain productive client relationships and track outreach activity.
• Collaborate with other counselors to coordinate cross-functional efforts.
• Deliver on metrics for federal and state program requirements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

CRM software

Job description

Client Coach (Temporary/Casual) Part time

Ranked #46 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.
The Rutgers School of Business-Camden’s ( RSBC ) mission is to develop innovative and transformative business leaders. As one of two leading business schools in Rutgers University, RSBC is deeply entrenched as a key partner with South Jersey corporations and communities. Our excellent faculty are subject matter experts whose intellectual contributions enrich academia and the practice of business. RSBC’s graduate and undergraduate programs reflect a healthy mix of on-campus and online programs that develop our workforce and future leaders with the most current business knowledge and practice.
Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our students, faculty, and staff, as well as our creation of an inclusive environment that delivers rich learning opportunities and experiences which cares for the whole person. RSBC’s location provides access to more than 30 Fortune 500 companies in the New Jersey-Philadelphia region. The Small Business Development Center and Professional and Executive Education ( PEER ) units provide value-added partnerships with corporate and community stakeholders that enrich both our teaching and research. The integration of excellence in teaching, research, and service positions RSBC as a powerhouse at a regional and national level.

Rutgers University–Camden is seeking Client Coaches for the School of Business Small Business Development Center ( RSBDC ) to support the growth and success of small businesses throughout the region. This role focuses on providing high-quality advising, training, and outreach services while contributing to the Center’s broader mission, partnerships, and performance goals.

• Utilizing critical thinking and analytical expertise to create customized strategies tailored to each small business client’s specific needs through individualized one-on-one counseling
• Developing and delivering group training sessions and webinars to disseminate knowledge and resources, depending on area(s) of specialty
• Collaborating closely with other NJSBDC counselors to provide comprehensive client support
• Staying informed on emerging trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices relevant to the assigned specialty area
• Delivering on assigned metrics for federal and state requirements
• Engaging in activities that facilitate cross-functional coordination, stakeholder communication, and the ongoing alignment of programmatic efforts with strategic objectives
• Maintaining and creating new productive working relationships with key statewide small business stakeholders
• Tracking and reporting on outreach and consulting activities, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, fostering collaboration and trust throughout the consulting process

*This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of continued funding.

Nonexempt

$65/hourly

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.

• 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

Part Time

Up to 20 hours per week

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 .

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Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
• OR
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in the discipline. A master’s degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions. Also requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master’s degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle or other dependable means of transportation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in consulting, advisory, and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and CRM software systems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position is primarily remote, with travel expected only when necessary to meet with small business clients at regional offices throughout the state, or to attend events, trainings, and outreach initiatives throughout the state.

Posting Open Date 05/11/2026

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled No

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

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Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

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: Non-Discrimination-Statement .

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