Sr. Program Administrator (Sr. Assistant Director, Career Fair Strategy & Event Experience)

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $78K - $112K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ June 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Sr. Program Administrator (Sr. Assistant Director, Career Fair Strategy & Event Experience). This role leads the strategy, planning, and execution of Rutgers' major career and internship fairs, manages budgets and vendor relationships, and supervises student volunteers to ensure professional, inclusive events. The position also evaluates third-party virtual fairs and collaborates with internal teams to enhance recruiting event experiences.

Highlights

Lead strategy and execution of large-scale university-wide career and internship fairs including mega fairs and boutique events.
Manage employer registration, vendor relationships, revenue tracking, and sponsorship payments.
Chair cross-functional planning committees and coordinate with employer relations, advising, and marketing teams.
Supervise a student colleague and coordinate student organization volunteers during events.
Evaluate and recommend participation in third-party virtual recruiting events.
Required knowledge includes career management systems (e.g., Handshake), Microsoft Office, Google Suite, scheduling, virtual event tools, and event registration/payment systems.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with three years, demonstrating strong event planning, employer engagement, and leadership skills.
Salary range starts at $78,020 with a mid-range of $93,917 and maximum of $112,452, depending on experience and qualifications.
Additional responsibilities include department participation, special projects, and professional development in employer engagement and recruiting technology.
Works within the Career Exploration and Success department, serving students, alumni, and employers across all disciplines.