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Sr. Program Coordinator (Industry & Campus Connections)

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Dec 16, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Sr. Program Coordinator (Industry & Campus Connections)
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, is seeking to fill two Senior Program Coordinator (Industry and Campus Connections) positions within the Office of Career Exploration and Success. Reporting to the Associate Director for Industry and Campus Connections, the Connector will focus on increasing opportunities for Rutgers students. They will work to develop and maintain relationships with employers within their assigned career communities. The incumbent will also plan and facilitate special events and programs to connect employers and students and manage the approval process of Rutgers Handshake job and internship postings. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Industry Development: The connector will spend substantial time working to increase diversity (i.e., industry and position types) of the Rutgers University-New Brunswick employer base. This will include researching employer leads and cultivating new employer relationships via phone, e-mail, and in-person meetings. The development and outreach efforts will be tracked through a dashboard requiring monthly year-to-year job listings and employer activity report comparisons. They will also identify employers and alumni for student programming needs and source employers in support of fairs, networking events, and other recruiting programs. They will also handle various Rutgers University Foundation employment requests when applicable. Special Recruiting Programs: As part of various career community advisory boards, the connector will work with partners to develop and support recruiting events for career communities as a vehicle to attract new employers to campus or expand existing relationships. The connector will also develop special recruiting events for high-level corporate donors as well as employers with substantial hiring needs. Handshake Administration: The connector will assist with the timely approval of new employer accounts and new job/internship postings within the Handshake system. The incumbent will also manually add positions to the system when appropriate. Miscellaneous: The connector will participate in committee/staff meetings, professional development, assist with the Knights of the Round Table partners program, and other responsibilities as assigned.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Salary Details	Budgeted Starting Salary Range: $68,278.48 - $73,000 commensurate with experience.
Minimum Salary	68278.480
Mid Range Salary	84393.980
Maximum Salary	100509.480
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
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	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, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates highly relevant experience in a career services, workforce development, campus relations, human resources, recruiting, and/or customer service environment. A minimum of two years relevant experience in a sales/outreach, talent acquisition, or program coordination.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have a relationship-building orientation with strong interpersonal and exceptional communication skills. They should be able to work independently and as part of a team. Coordination of work and management of people. Computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications	A master's degree and experience within a career services or higher education setting. Experience in industry, preferably in campus recruiting and talent acquisition.
Equipment Utilized	Handshake career management or similar systems. Customer Relationship Management systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be willing to work some nights and weekends.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST2522
Posting Open Date	12/16/2025
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.

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