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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Industry Consultants
Department
Career Exploration & Success
Salary Details
1,250
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.
Posting Summary
The Industry Consultant Program engages working professionals with talent acquisition, recruiting, or related human resources expertise to provide individualized, employer-informed career guidance to Rutgers-New Brunswick undergraduate students. Industry Consultants supplement the University's career-readiness education by helping students understand current recruiting practices, employer expectations, and strategies for obtaining internships and full-time employment.
This is a focused, part-time co-adjutant appointment for professionals contributing specialized industry expertise during a defined academic semester. The assignment is limited to virtual student consultations, program training and check-ins, and occasional consultation with Career Success Strategists on current recruiting practices and employer expectations.
Industry Consultants provide one-on-one virtual career consultations addressing:

• Resume development and review
• Interview preparation and strategies
• Internship and full-time job-search strategies
• Professional networking and LinkedIn
• Employer expectations and contemporary recruiting practices
• Salary and offer negotiation, when appropriate

Each Industry Consultant will:

• Manage up to four 30-minute virtual student appointments per week, for a maximum of two advising hours weekly, Monday through Friday.
• Conduct appointments through the Rutgers Handshake virtual-meeting platform.
• Complete an initial virtual orientation and training session.
• Participate in one professional-development or program check-in per month.
• Serve as an industry-content resource to Career Success Strategists when consultation is needed regarding current recruiting practices or employer expectations.
• Maintain appropriate student confidentiality and comply with applicable program and university requirements.

The appointment does not include a continuing student caseload, general departmental responsibilities, administrative coverage, or staff supervision. It concludes at the end of the designated academic semester. Reappointment for a subsequent semester is contingent upon program needs, satisfactory performance, available funding, and required university approvals.
The stipend for this appointment is $1,250 per semester.
Position Status
Part Time
Posting Number
26FA0725
Posting Open Date
08/21/2026
Posting Close Date
09/11/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Currently working as a professional in a Talent Acquisition capacity (i.e. early talent acquisition, hiring, training, etc) within one of our 6 career interest communities. *Preference is given to higher appointment demand areas, including Engineering and Tech, Business & HR, Health & Life Sciences.
• Well-versed in resume development, interviewing strategies, and contemporary job/internship search techniques.
• Must be able to commit to 2 hours per week virtually.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Comfortable working in a virtual setting, interacting 1:1 with student clientele.

Preferred Qualificiations

• 2 years of experience recruiting entry-level undergraduate talent for internship and/or full-time positions and/or 2 years of experience working with the undergraduate student population in an advising capacity.
• Familiarity with the Handshake Platform.

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Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/279793
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
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.
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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement