<p>Position Details</p> <p>Position Information</p> <p>Recruitment/Posting Title Career Management Specialist Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department Career Center - Cmd Overview</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Career Management Specialist. Reporting to the Assistant Director for the Career Advancement Center, a department focused on helping students develop career goals and skills from their first year through graduation and beyond, the Career Management Specialist will play an essential role in supporting our mission to enhance post-graduate options, with a focus on pre-professional professions. As the coach for our pre-professional studies initiatives, the career management specialist will provide targeted outreach and support, programming, and initiatives for all undergraduate students to raise awareness about Rutgers-Camden graduate programs, assist with post-graduation planning, and support graduate school selection and application. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing cohort experiences for these target populations to ensure undergraduate students interested in prestigious, professional, or health-related graduate schools/programs have the resources and support they need to be competitive in their applications. Additionally, this position will provide one-to-one coaching to students and alumni on complex career issues and individual career development plans, which may include academic major and career decisions, resume and cover letter critiques, job search correspondence, interview practice, and career readiness. Performs student engagement initiatives; responsible for creating, implementing, and executing seminars, classroom presentations, programs, and events that strengthen student career readiness. This position will be responsible for designing and executing relevant programming, building community among cohorts, and providing holistic coaching and advisement, including making appropriate referrals. The incumbent shares responsibility for collecting data for events, appointments, and other key metrics and contributing to regular reports, developing systems to identify and track students who plan to attend graduate professional programs.</p> <p>As a member of the Division for Student Academic Success, the career management specialist will be expected to support the office and our larger division with all retention initiatives, including campus-wide programming for new and continuing students, recruitment, and coaching. This position will also collaborate with other academic schools and units across the campus and university, with a focus on building strong partnerships with student organizations and faculty supporters. We seek a highly motivated and organized individual who is committed to engaging students with curiosity and compassion and who shares our mission of providing equitable access to opportunities and resources that will equip students for success now and in the long term, thereby improving their outcomes and better equipping them for lifelong success.</p> <p>FLSA Nonexempt Grade 05 Salary Details Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets. Minimum Salary 68278.480 Mid Range Salary 84393.980 Maximum Salary 100509.480 Offer Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage </li><li>Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs </li><li>Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options </li><li>Employee and dependent educational benefits </li><li>Life insurance coverage </li><li>Employee discounts programs </li></ul> <p>For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.</p> <p>Position Status Full Time Working Hours (per week) 37.5 Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Education and Experience</p> <p>Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling, educational psychology, social work, human resources or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of career counseling theories and methodologies for individuals and groups.</p> <p>Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p> <p>Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling, educational psychology, social work, human resources or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of career counseling theories and methodologies for individuals and groups. Excellent computer literacy, interpersonal, oral, written and editing communication skills are also required.</p> <p>Must have the appropriate qualifying education and/or experience to administer and interpret career assessment instruments i.e. Strong Inventory etc.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree in counseling, social work, human resources or related discipline preferred.</p> <p>Equipment Utilized</p> <p>This position requires excellent technical skills with the knowledge of Microsoft Office platforms, career development software, and knowledge of other online assessments, including the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs online assessments. Incumbent will become familiar and comfortable with using all facets of the Handshake System.</p> <p>Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Number 25ST1432 Posting Open Date 07/08/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Camden Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden City Camden State NJ Location Details</p> <p>Pre-employment Screenings</p> <p>All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.</p> <p>Immunization Requirements</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</p> <p>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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <p>Do you have more than 2 years experience as a career coach?</p> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <p>Do you have experience working at a university?</p> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume/CV </li><li>Cover Letter/Letter of Application </li><li>List of Professional References (contact Info) </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>