Career Counseling Officer (Technology, Engineering, and Applied Sciences)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $75K - $112K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ June 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Career Counseling Officer (Technology, Engineering, and Applied Sciences). This role manages the Technology, Engineering, and Applied Sciences Career Community, develops career programs, provides advising to students, and establishes partnerships with employers and alumni to facilitate career opportunities in healthcare, life sciences, and related fields. The officer leads strategic initiatives, community engagement, and specialty career programs to support student career success.

Highlights

Manage Technology, Engineering, and Applied Sciences Career Community and lead programming for student career exploration.
Provide individual and group career advising to help students navigate job searches, internships, and graduate school applications.
Lead the Career Community Advisory Board, engaging faculty, employers, student leaders, and professional associations.
Establish partnerships with healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology firms, and research labs for student career pathways.
Oversee employer networking programs, industry panels, and site visits to connect students with professionals.
Represent Rutgers University in national career development initiatives and contribute through presentations and recognition efforts.
Manage specialty career programs such as Peer Career Educator, Industry Consultant, or Career Closet Programs.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree with five years of experience or a master's degree with three years of relevant experience.
Experience with career assessment tools (e.g., Going Global, FOCUS2, Vault, VR Mock Interview) and career management systems like Handshake.
Compensation range from $75,382 to $112,452 annually with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.