Career Counseling Officer (Graduate Student Career Pathways

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Job Category URA-AFT Administrative

Department

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a dynamic team leader to serve as the Career Counseling Officer (Graduate Student Career Pathways Program) within the Office of Career Exploration and Success at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Reporting to the Associate Director, Scarlet Career Mentoring Network, this role will lead and expand career pathways initiatives for graduate students, with a particular focus on doctoral students pursuing careers in industry.

The position will support graduate students in clarifying career goals, exploring career pathways, developing career competencies, and building professional networks through mentoring, advising, and career-connected programming.

A central responsibility of the position is the design and expansion of mentoring-based programming that connects graduate students with faculty, alumni, employers, and industry professionals. The Career Counseling Officer will also serve as the primary liaison to the School of Graduate Studies and Graduate Student Life while managing the Graduate Student Career Pathways Community and its advisory board of campus partners, employers, and student leaders.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Leads career preparation initiatives for graduate students, including mentoring-based programming that connects students with faculty, alumni, employers, and industry professionals.
• Recruits and manages Career Pathways Fellows, coordinates student‑alumni mentoring opportunities, and organizes major career programming and events for graduate students.
• Builds partnerships with career professionals and campus units that support graduate students, including the Rutgers School of Graduate Studies, Graduate Student Life, and the Rutgers Graduate Student Association.
• Leads the Graduate Student Career Pathways Community Advisory Board and serves as the primary contact for career presentations, workshops, and community engagement efforts.
• Provides direct career advising services primarily for doctoral students across all stages of their career journeys.
• Develops scalable advising strategies, including group programming and other approaches that expand support capacity.
• Participates in meetings, professional development activities, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Supports Rutgers University’s visibility within the career services field through conference presentations, professional engagement, and award nominations.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 06

Salary Details

Salary Details Budgeted Starting Salary Range: $77,919.48 - $82,000 commensurate with experience

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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.

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