Industry Consultants

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Remote; USD 1,100 - 1,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend per semester

Job summary

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is seeking Industry Consultants for the Industry Consultant Program. This focused, part-time role offers virtual student consultations, program training, and check-ins to help undergraduates with career readiness, resume, interview strategies, and job-search planning.

You will manage up to four 30‑minute appointments per week (max two hours), conduct sessions via Rutgers Handshake, complete orientation, and collaborate with Career Success Strategists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required for Industry Consultant role.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition or related field preferred.
• Strong resume and interview coaching abilities required.
• Commitment to 2 hours per week virtually.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to four 30‑minute virtual student appointments per week (max two hours).
• Conduct appointments via the Rutgers Handshake platform.
• Complete orientation and training session; participate in monthly check-ins.
• Serve as industry-content resource to Career Success Strategists as needed.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with program requirements.

Skills

Resume development

Interview strategies

Job-search techniques

Virtual communication

LinkedIn networking

Salary negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Handshake Platform

Job description

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

The Industry Consultant Program engages working professionals with talent acquisition, recruiting, or related human resources expertise to provide individualized, employer‑informed career guidance to Rutgers–New Brunswick undergraduate students. Industry Consultants supplement the University’s career‑readiness education by helping students understand current recruiting practices, employer expectations, and strategies for obtaining internships and full‑time employment.

This is a focused, part‑time co‑adjunct appointment for professionals contributing specialized industry expertise during a defined academic semester. The assignment is limited to virtual student consultations, program training and check‑ins, and occasional consultation with Career Success Strategists on current recruiting practices and employer expectations.

Industry Consultants provide one‑on‑one virtual career consultations addressing:

• Resume development and review
• Interview preparation and strategies
• Internship and full‑time job‑search strategies
• Professional networking and LinkedIn
• Employer expectations and contemporary recruiting practices
• Salary and offer negotiation, when appropriate

Each Industry Consultant will:

• Manage up to four 30‑minute virtual student appointments per week, for a maximum of two advising hours weekly, Monday through Friday.
• Conduct appointments through the Rutgers Handshake virtual‑meeting platform.
• Complete an initial virtual orientation and training session.
• Participate in one professional‑development or program check‑in per month.
• Serve as an industry‑content resource to Career Success Strategists when consultation is needed regarding current recruiting practices or employer expectations.
• Maintain appropriate student confidentiality and comply with applicable program and university requirements.

The appointment does not include a continuing student caseload, general departmental responsibilities, administrative coverage, or staff supervision. It concludes at the end of the designated academic semester. Reappointment for a subsequent semester is contingent upon program needs, satisfactory performance, available funding, and required university approvals.

The stipend for this appointment is $1,250 per semester.

Position Status

Position Status Part Time

Posting Number

Posting Number 26FA0725

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/21/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 10/28/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Currently working as a professional in a Talent Acquisition capacity (i.e. early talent acquisition, hiring, training, etc) within one of our 6 career interest communities. *Preference is given to higher appointment demand areas, including Engineering and Tech, Business & HR, Health & Life Sciences.
• Well‑versed in resume development, interviewing strategies, and contemporary job/internship search techniques.
• Must be able to commit to 2 hours per week virtually.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.Comfortable working in a virtual setting, interacting 1:1 with student clientele.

Preferred Qualificiations

• 2 years of experience recruiting entry‑level undergraduate talent for internship and/or full‑time positions and/or 2 years of experience working with the undergraduate student population in an advising capacity.
• Familiarity with the Handshake Platform.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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