Experiential Learning and Employer Development Co-Adjunct

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and/

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Jersey is seeking an Experiential Learning and Employer Development Co-Adjunct for the Fall semester. The fixed three-month appointment focuses on developing employer-provided experiential-learning and career opportunities for Rutgers-New Brunswick students.

You will recruit employers for RSSI, Industry Connect, and career fairs, building internships and full-time roles while ensuring alignment with program requirements and student readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree at minimum is required or a combination of education and years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and vetting employers for RSSI internship experiences.
• Developing employer relationships for internships and full-time opportunities.
• Recruiting for internships, experiential-learning opportunities, and entry-level positions for career fairs.
• Evaluating opportunities for alignment with program requirements and student readiness.
• Communicating program expectations and deadlines to employer partners.
• Maintaining records of outreach, participation, and opportunities developed.
• Coordinating with staff regarding eligibility, progress, and deadlines.
• Providing a final accounting of employers recruited and opportunities developed.

Skills

Employer relations

Recruiting

Experiential-learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Experiential Learning and Employer Development Co-Adjunct

Department: Career Exploration & Success

Salary Details: $21,176.48

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

Link: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview

Posting Summary

Career Exploration and Success seeks a highly qualified employer-relations, recruiting, or experiential-learning professional to serve as an Experiential Learning and Employer Development Co-Adjunct during the Fall semester.

This is a fixed-term, three-month Class 8 non-teaching academic-support appointment focused exclusively on developing employer-provided experiential-learning and career opportunities for Rutgers-New Brunswick students. The co-adjutant will recruit and cultivate employers that can provide internships, applied learning experiences, and full-time employment opportunities through the Rutgers Scarlet Service Internship Program (RSSI), Industry Connect, and designated career and internship fairs.

The co-adjunct is responsible for:

• Recruiting and vetting employers for approximately 120 RSSI internship experiences.
• Developing employer relationships that produce internships, applied learning experiences, and full-time employment opportunities through Industry Connect.
• Recruiting employers offering internships, experiential-learning opportunities, and entry-level positions for designated career and internship fairs.
• Evaluating prospective employer opportunities for alignment with applicable program requirements and student career-readiness objectives.
• Communicating program expectations, participation requirements, and relevant deadlines to prospective employer partners.
• Maintaining accurate records of employer outreach, employer participation, and opportunities developed.
• Coordinating with designated Career Exploration and Success staff regarding employer eligibility, recruitment progress, and program deadlines.
• Providing a final accounting of the employers recruited and the internship, experiential-learning, and full-time opportunities developed during the appointment.

The successful candidate must possess excellent employer-outreach, relationship-development, communication, and project-management skills. The candidate must be able to cultivate professional relationships independently, evaluate prospective opportunities against established program requirements, maintain accurate records, and meet time-sensitive employer-recruitment goals.

The appointment is limited to the defined employer-development and experiential-learning responsibilities described above. It does not include continuing staff responsibilities, general coordinator coverage, staff supervision, routine departmental administration, or other duties as assigned.

The workload may fluctuate according to RSSI, Industry Connect, and career-fair recruitment cycles. The appointment begins on [start date], concludes on [end date], and carries no expectation of continued employment. Any subsequent appointment is contingent upon program needs, satisfactory performance, available funding, and required university approvals.

The fixed salary for this three-month appointment is $21,176.48, subject to final university approval.

Position Status: Part Time

Posting Number: 26FA0727

Posting Open Date: 08/21/2026

Posting Close Date: 09/18/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelors degree at minimum is required or a combination of education and years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience within a career services, university relations, or some form of recruitment experience is preferred.

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/279797

Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City: Piscataway

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