Career Counseling Officer (Scarlet Career Mentoring Course)

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a dynamic team leader to serve as the Career Counseling Officer (Scarlet Career Mentoring Course) within the Office of Career Exploration and Success at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Reporting to the Associate Director, Scarlet Career Mentoring Network, this role will lead and expand the Scarlet Career Mentoring Course, a career-focused mentoring initiative developed in partnership with the School of Management and Labor Relations that connects students with alumni and industry professionals through structured mentoring relationships, career exploration, and experiential learning opportunities.

A central responsibility of the position is the design, implementation, and expansion of mentoring-based programming that helps students develop career competencies, build professional networks, and gain exposure to career pathways across industries. Through the Scarlet Career Mentoring Course, students work directly with a mentor on a career-related job simulation project while engaging in structured networking, reflection, and professional development activities designed to strengthen career readiness and industry engagement. The Career Counseling Officer will recruit, onboard, and support mentors, coordinate mentor-student engagement activities, collaborate with campus and employer partners, and oversee course-related programming and operations in support of Rutgers University's broader efforts to build a career-ready campus.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.