Industry Consultants

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 Linked In
• 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…