Director, RBS Office Student Engagement and Employer Relations

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Title:

Director, RBS Office for Student Engagement and Employer Relations

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Career Education

Department: Academic Programs & Learning A

Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick (RBS) adheres to the principles of academic excellence and cutting-edge research. RBS is the second largest school at Rutgers, with more than 10,000 students on campuses in Newark and New Brunswick. Our programs prepare students for careers in business fields including accounting, finance, data management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and supply chain management. Our Executive MBA and specialty master’s programs enhance careers in quantitative finance, digital marketing, and supply chain analytics.

RBS offers lifelong learning through Executive Education and Stackable Business Innovation Programs. The RBS community reflects diverse cultures and perspectives and embodies the traits of the 4 R’s:
Resilience, Resourcefulness, Responsibility, and Reinvention. We have a faculty with corporate experience and a large alumni network. Through teaching, experiential learning, mentoring, and career preparation, RBS aims to produce skilled professionals and knowledgeable leaders who can impact the business world.

Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) and New Brunswick, an urban public research university located in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Director to support its mission of academic excellence and student success. The Director reports to the Vice Dean for Academic Programs and Learning Assurance and oversees initiatives connecting students with career opportunities and enriching the student experience at Rutgers Business School. This role manages Employer Relations and Student Engagement, ensuring collaboration with the RBS strategic vision for student experience and career outcomes.

• Develop and execute a unified strategy for student extracurricular experiences, employer relations, and co-curricular student life to support retention, satisfaction, and career outcomes.
• Provide direct supervision and performance management for employer relations staff and student engagement program coordinators.
• Serve as primary liaison between career advisement, student services, academic program directors/administrators, and employer partners to support students from enrollment through graduation.
• Collaborate with central career offices in Newark and New Brunswick to enhance career opportunities for RBS students.
• Resolve complex issues related to student engagement, employer relations, and departmental operations.
• Manage the department budget and expenses to maximize ROI and positive student outcomes.
• Travel among regional campuses and attend industry and corporate events as required.

• Minimum
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Requires a master’s degree in education, operations management, communications, or related area with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a higher education setting.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong leadership and supervisory skills; knowledge of university policies and procedures; commitment to student success; strong communications and networking skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Significant (5+ years) experience in higher education; strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; knowledge of RBS curriculum, admissions requirements, and academic policies; experience with 12twenty, Canvas, and academic advising.
• Equipment Utilized: 12twenty, Career Knight, Suitable, Run4
  
  Success (EAB), IMS, SRDB, SharePoint, Microsoft Office.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment: Occasional travel between Newark and New Brunswick campuses; may be required to support evenings and weekends.

• Posting Number: 26ST0162
• Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Home Location Campus: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
• City: Piscataway
• State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements: If employment commences during Flu Season, the university may require proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza unless exempted for medical or religious reasons. Additional infection control policies may apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. See the Non-Discrimination Statement at the university site for more information.

Additional posting details may be provided as needed.