Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Career Specialist |
| Posting Number |
25TM0339 |
| Department |
Athletics Events - Operations |
| Overview |
The Scarlet Knights For Life program assists all (more than 700) Rutgers student-athletes from 24
NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports in achieving success during and after college through opportunities for career development, community engagement, and personal enrichment. The Scarlet Knights for Life program provides career, leadership, and personal development customized around interest, class year, and future goals; prioritizes community service and civic engagement initiatives; promotes unity across all sports and collective peer leadership through the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (
SAAC); and engages alumni (including Letterwinners) with current student-athletes through mentorship, programs, and events. This position supports the daily functions for the Scarlet Knights For Life program related to career readiness and professional development. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Career Specialist for the Athletics Events - Operations department.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Provides individualized, in-person career advising to student-athletes and recent alumni (within three years of graduation).
- Works closely with colleagues to ensure consistent, informed advising practices and will help develop personalized career plans tailored to each student-athlete's academic background, interests, strengths, and goals.
- Supports internship and job placement efforts, navigating and preparing for graduate school application processes, tracking advising sessions, and documenting progress to guide ongoing carerr development.
- Provides career development support by helping manage online career tools and resources used to connect student-athletes with internship and job opportunities.
- Assists with maintaining student profiles and facilitating access to employer contacts through the department's career platform.
- Supports career programming efforts by assisting with the coordination of career-related events and employer engagement activities.
- Helps track outcomes related to student-athlete placements and contributes to maintaining relationships with campus career services and external partners.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Salary Details |
$25 - $35/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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- 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
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Working Hours (per week) |
19.9 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience in an administrative function; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Prior experience in career development, student advising, education and/or human resource management.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Position requires 20 hours per week and is in-person.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Open Date |
08/19/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
09/19/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
All applicants must complete and attach in the "Applicant Document" section under "Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form" the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)
https://scarletknights.com/documents/2025/6/12/IAWP_Affirmation.pdf |
| 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 |
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