Statewide Specialty Counselor (Multiple Vacancies)

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

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Rutgers University is hiring a Statewide Specialty Counselor to join the New Jersey Small Business Development Center network. This role provides personalized counseling and educational webinars to support small business clients statewide, guiding entrepreneurs in areas such as business planning, financial management, legal compliance, marketing, and industry-specific challenges. The counselor collaborates with colleagues, stays current on trends, and builds strong client and stakeholder relationships while meeting federal and state performance metrics.

Highlights

Deliver one-on-one consulting and develop group training sessions/webinars for small business clients.
Provide guidance on business planning, entity formation, marketing strategy, financial management, compliance, HR, cybersecurity, operations, and international trade.
Collaborate with other counselors across the New Jersey Small Business Development Center network.
Track and report outreach and consulting activities; ensure compliance with organizational and federal/state guidelines.
Utilize MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and CRM software systems.
Require a bachelor's degree (or equivalent education/experience) and three to five years of relevant professional experience in consulting or advisory roles.
Part-time position with an hourly rate of $65 to $72.
Must possess strong communication skills and computer literacy.
Occasional travel within New Jersey, occasional nights and weekends; primarily sedentary office work with occasional physical tasks.
Engage with key statewide small business stakeholders and maintain strong client relationships.