Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Career Development Assistant/Advisor |
| Posting Number |
25TM0444 |
| Department |
SAS - DLS - OMUSP |
| Overview |
The School of Arts and Sciences (
SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes.
SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff.
Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency.
Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the
SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Career Development Assistant/Advisor for the School of Arts and Sciences. The Career Development Assistant/Advisor will support the
ODASIS program by providing career advising and developing career-related materials for students interested in life science and healthcare pathways.
This role includes coordinating logistics and programming for a new
ODASIS Career Day event and collaborating with Supplemental Instruction (SI) leaders to embed career insights into academic support sessions.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Develops career materials, handouts, online resources, and workshop presentations.
- Maintains career-related resources and share opportunities (internships, shadowing, research, networking events) with students.
- Plans, coordinates a new Career Day event, including outreach to guest speakers, scheduling sessions, and managing event logistics.
- Provides individual and small-group career advising focused on pathways in life sciences and healthcare.
- Coordinates with student staff to integrate career insights into existing programs, ensuring students connect academic learning with professional pathways.
- Collaborates with ODASIS staff and external partners to support student career development.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Salary Details |
$25/hourly |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Working Hours |
19.5 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, life sciences, healthcare, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- At least one year of experience in academic advising, career services, event coordination, or student support.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle or other dependable means of transportation.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Strong communication, presentation, organizational, advising and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and meet deadline.
- Strong Microsoft Office knowledge.
- Must have a passion for helping students explore and prepare for future career opportunities.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
- PC, Copier, Projector, Phone.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Must be able to carry at least 15 lbs. of equipment and/or promotional materials.
- May need to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Office environment where it may be necessary to travel to other Rutgers campuses for workshops.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Open Date |
11/20/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
12/05/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Nov 20, 2025