Experiential Learning and Employer Development Co-Adjunct

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 258,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, and dental

Paid vacation/holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks an Experiential Learning and Employer Development Co-Adjunct for the Fall semester. The fixed-term, three-month role focuses on developing employer-provided experiential-learning and career opportunities for Rutgers–New Brunswick students.

The co-adjunct will recruit employers for RSSI internships, Industry Connect, and designated career fairs, while evaluating opportunities for alignment with program requirements and student readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and years of experience required.
• Experience in career services, university relations, or recruitment preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and cultivate employers for RSSI internships and Industry Connect.
• Develop employer relationships yielding internships, experiential learning, and full-time roles.
• Recruit employers for career fairs and related events.
• Evaluate opportunities against program requirements and student objectives.
• Communicate program expectations and deadlines to partners.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach, participation, and opportunities.
• Coordinate with Career Exploration and Success staff on eligibility and deadlines.
• Provide final accounting of employers recruited and opportunities developed.

Skills

Career services experience

Employer relations

Recruiting

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Experiential Learning and Employer Development Co-Adjunct

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Recruitment/Posting Title Experiential Learning and Employer Development Co‑Adjunct

Department

Salary Details

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.

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

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‑adjunct 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

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.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have employer relations, college relations, product sales, admissions, or workforce development experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• Have you worked in a career services department before?
  • Yes, outside of Rutgers University
  • Yes, at Rutgers University
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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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