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Rutgers The State University Career Counseling Officer (International) in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Career Counseling Officer (International)
Job Category URA-AFT Administrative
Department Career Exploration and Success
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a dynamic team leader to serve as the next Career Counseling Officer (operational title: Senior Assistant Director) overseeing the International Student Career Pathways Initiative within the Office of Career Exploration and Success. Reporting to the Associate Director for Career Pathways, this role ensures international students can successfully navigate the job search process, connect with employers, and access meaningful career opportunities. The Senior Assistant Director will develop career programs that highlight many international students' global perspectives, multilingual abilities, and cross-cultural competencies while addressing key challenges such as understanding work authorization, identifying employers that value international talent, adapting to U.S. hiring practices, and leveraging professional networks. This role requires strategic decision-making, initiative development, and cross-campus collaboration to expand career access and employer engagement efforts.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Program Leadership & Initiative Management - Oversee the International Student Career Pathways Initiative, a strategic effort to expand career access for international students. Develop career programs that help students explore career pathways, build career competencies, and connect with professionals. This includes working with campus partners as International Student Career Pathway Fellows, coordinating a signature career event, and launching a Friends of Rutgers virtual student-alumni mentoring program.
  • Community Engagement & Advisory Board Leadership - Lead the International Student Career Pathways Community Advisory Board, engaging faculty, staff, employers, and student leaders to expand career resources and employment opportunities. Serve as a key liaison to student organizations and campus partners that support international students, including Rutgers Global - International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), academic departments, and student organizations. Serve as the primary contact for career presentation requests from international student organizations and campus stakeholders.
  • Career Advising & Preparation - Provide individual and group career advising that helps international students build confidence, refine their career narratives, and develop job search strategies that align with employer expectations. Guide students in identifying global and U.S.-based employers, effectively communicating work authorization, adapting to different hiring practices, and maximizing professional connections.
  • Employer & Alumni Engagement - Establish partnerships with employers and alumni to expand hiring pathways for international students, advocate for inclusive recruitment practices, and develop employer education programs that address work authorization considerations and global hiring strategies.
  • Strategic Leadership & Professional Development - Represent Rutgers in career development initiatives, contribute to national conversations through conference presentations, and support recognition efforts that highlight the university's leadership in international student career development.
  • Additional Responsibilities - Actively participate in meetings, professional development opportunities, and collaborative initiatives that advance the mission of Career Exploration and Success. Contribute to elevating Rutgers University's reputation as a leader in global career development by engaging in industry communities and supporting award nominations and recognition efforts.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 06
Position Salary Budgeted Starting Salary Range: $75,382 commensurate with experience
Annual Minimum Salary 75382.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 93917.00
Annual Maximum Salary 112452.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in career services, workforce development, student success programming, or a related field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong student-focused orientation with experience designing career programs and initiatives.
  • Ability to develop programming that helps students navigate job search challenges such as understanding work authorization, employer research, adapting to U.S. hiring practices, and professional self-advocacy.
  • Strong decision-making skills related to program development, employer engagement, and student success initiatives.
  • Experience with public speaking, workshop facilitation, and advising.
  • The ability to lead these efforts with confidence and operate autonomously.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree.
  • Experience within a career services or higher education working with international students.
Equipment Utilized
  • Career assessments and online career planning tools (e.g., Going Global, FOCUS2, Vault, VR Mock Interview).
  • Handshake or similar career management systems.
  • Standard office software (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Must be willing and available to work some nights and weekends.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 25ST0519
Posting Open Date 03/17/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
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, p regnancy, 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

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