Part-time Alumni Career Counselor - Temporary

Part-time Alumni Career Counselor - Temporary

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Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Part‑time Alumni Career Counselor – Temporary

Posting Number: 25TM0449

Department:
Law School, Newark

The Center for Career Development develops national and regional programs that create interviewing and networking opportunities across the country, fostering strong relationships with federal and state judges, law firm hiring partners, and other legal employers. The department supports the needs of our diverse student body and alumni/ae by offering practice‑area career panels, résumé and interview workshops, mock interview sessions, networking events, mentorship programs, and a range of other initiatives designed to promote professional growth and success.

Rutgers University – Newark (RU‑N) is seeking an Alumni Career Counselor who will assist two existing law school counselors. This is a temporary, part‑time position until additional counselors are hired.

The Alumni Career Counselor will perform the following core duties:

• Provide one‑on‑one counseling to law school alumni on career planning and job‑search strategies, including self‑assessment, networking, and professional skills development.
• Develop short‑ and long‑term job‑search action plans and follow up with alumni to ensure completion of defined steps.
• Review resumes and cover letters, conduct mock interviews, and advise alumni on applications and placement efforts.

Nonexempt

$40–$60 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience and funding availability. Compensation will be competitive and equitable with the university’s broader structure.

• Medical, prescription drug and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs
• Defined‑contribution retirement plan and optional tax‑deferred savings
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Part‑time – 19.5 hours per week

19.5 hours per week, with possible hybrid work arrangement per Rutgers policy.

Temporary Staff, Hourly

Minimum education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills and computer literacy.

Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to market the law school, strong judgment and independent decision making, advanced administrative, analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Juris Doctor or equivalent legal degree
• In‑depth knowledge of legal environments and practice experience
• At least five years of experience advising law students and alumni in a law school setting
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and counseling skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities without continuous supervision

• Some travel and regular evening hours

Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. For additional information see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./non‑discrimination‑statement.

12/04/2025

03/04/2026

Applicants must complete a Juris Doctor degree, have at least five years of experience advising law students and alumni, and have been in their current position for at least six months. Resume, cover letter and professional references are required. Optional documents include additional evidence of qualifications.

Under Policy 100.3.1, if employment begins during flu season, refereed students may be required to provide proof of seasonal influenza vaccination unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Failure to prove vaccination may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action.

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