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Rutgers University

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

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $75K - $112K

💻 Other

🗓️ June 27th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Career Counseling Officer (Technology, Engineering, and Applied Sciences). This role develops and manages career programs to support students in technology, engineering, and applied sciences by helping them explore career paths, secure internships, and build industry connections. The officer leads community engagement, provides career advising, and collaborates with employers and alumni to expand opportunities and experiential learning.

Highlights
  • Oversees the Technology, Engineering, and Applied Sciences Career Community and coordinates industry-related programming.
  • Leads advisory boards engaging faculty, employers, staff, and student leaders to expand career resources and connections.
  • Provides individual and group career advising to help students build job search strategies and secure relevant experience.
  • Develops partnerships with healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech firms, and research institutions to facilitate career pathways.
  • Represents Rutgers in national career development initiatives and contributes via presentations and leadership roles.
  • Manages specialty career programs such as Peer Career Educator, Industry Consultant, or Career Closet programs.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree with five years relevant experience or Master's with three years, or equivalent combination.
  • Preferred experience includes career services or employer relations in technology, engineering, and applied sciences.
  • Technical skills include career assessment tools (Going Global, FOCUS2, Vault, VR Mock Interview), Handshake or similar systems, and standard office software.
  • Salary range: $75,382 to $112,452 with flexible compensation based on qualifications and experience.