Business Counselor/Trainer (Multiple Vacancies)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $65 - $72 per Hour 💻 Other 🗓️ April 27th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Business Counselor/Trainer to provide counseling, coaching, mentoring, advisory services, and training to entrepreneurs and small business owners for starting, managing, and expanding their businesses. The role involves developing customized strategies, delivering group training sessions, collaborating with other counselors, and supporting network-wide initiatives to align programmatic efforts with strategic objectives.

Highlights

Provide one-on-one counseling, coaching, mentoring, and advisory services to small business clients.
Develop and deliver group training sessions and webinars on various business topics.
Collaborate with NJSBDC counselors to ensure comprehensive client support.
Focus areas include business planning, strategic development, digital marketing, financial management, legal compliance, cybersecurity, AI integration, and international trade.
Track and report outreach and consulting activities for compliance with organizational guidelines.
Maintain and build relationships with statewide small business stakeholders.
Use software tools such as MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and CRM systems.
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience with 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in small business consulting or related fields.
Preferred qualifications include certifications/training in AI, cybersecurity, or international trade.
Position is part-time, nonexempt, with hourly pay ranging from $65 to $72, contingent on grant funding.