Career Management Specialist

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University-Camden seeks a Career Management Specialist. Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Camden Campus-wide Career Advancement Center, the Career Management Specialist plays a critical role in cultivating partnerships between the university, employers, and alumni to enhance career and experiential learning opportunities for students. This position is responsible for the development, organization, and implementation of the Employer Relations Program, including expanding job and internship opportunities, coordinating campus recruiting and job fairs, and providing professional development support to students and alumni.

The Career Management Specialist leads employer outreach initiatives to build and sustain strategic relationships across industries, manages administrative functions and special projects that support data-driven decision-making, and oversees the collection and reporting of career outcomes and employer engagement data. Additionally, the position supports internship programming by collaborating with academic departments and employers to strengthen experiential learning pathways. The Career Management Specialist also drives marketing, public relations, and alumni outreach efforts to promote career programs and success stories, enhancing the visibility and reputation of Rutgers University-Camden as a key partner in regional workforce and career development.

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Requires a bachelor's degree in social sciences, business or related degrees or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, plus an additional two years of relevant experience.

Master's degree is preferred in the areas of development, human resources, psychology, business or related degree. Experience in a college/university career services department or human resources department is preferred. Must possess excellent customer service, interpersonal communication, and oral presentation skills. Strong project management and detail orientation. Knowledge of internet resources, Excel, Microsoft Office, and PowerPoint. Excellent information system and database management skills. Demonstrated experience in report writing and/or industry analysis.

Knowledge of Handshake, Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and social media platforms. Excellent information system and database management skills.

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