Temporary Part Time Hourly Career Development Associate (RCB Center for Professional Development)

Rowan University•Glassboro, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RCPD is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Career Development Associate to work in a temporary, part-time capacity. The position averages 20–25 hours per week, requires at least three in-person workdays, and is limited to 25 hours per week and 944 hours per fiscal year. Work is contracted annually to coincide with the fiscal year and is contingent on budget appropriations. The associate guides undergraduate and graduate students and business alumni through the changing career landscape, helping them pursue internships and full-time roles and understand how technology, automation, and AI affect industries, jobs, recruiting, and required skills. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to the embedded business career curriculum, including its development and facilitation, and potentially to teach. The role includes individual career coaching; designing and facilitating in-person and virtual workshops; developing and updating career resources; collaborating with career development, employer engagement, faculty, staff, and campus partners; and representing the RCPD at campus events. Occasional evening availability is required. The hourly rate is $25. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the university will not sponsor a work visa for this position. Only completed online applications submitted by the posted deadline will be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3 years of experience in career development, advising, higher education, human resources, or a related field.
Demonstrated understanding of business career pathways and employment trends across industries.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and motivate diverse student populations.
Creative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach, including the ability to turn emerging trends into actionable guidance for students.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience with career services platforms such as Handshake or Symplicity, or with applicant tracking systems.
Proficiency with virtual platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, or Microsoft Teams, including virtual facilitation.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the university will not sponsor a work visa.
Availability to work at least three days in person and occasional evenings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Business, or a related field is strongly preferred and required for adjunct teaching.
Familiarity with email marketing tools such as Constant Contact and social media strategies.
Experience with higher education systems such as Banner, CampusLabs, Cognos, or Tableau.
Knowledge of career assessment tools such as Focus2, StrengthsFinder, or MBTI.
Experience integrating technology, data, or AI-informed practices into career coaching or student development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide individual 30-minute career coaching appointments and 15-minute drop-in sessions for undergraduate and graduate students and business alumni.
Advise on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, internship and job searches, and business career pathways, including Rowan College of Business majors, minors, and concentrations.
Educate students about how emerging technologies, including AI, affect hiring practices, skill demands, and career paths.
Design, facilitate, and improve in-person and virtual workshops connected to career fairs, networking events, and classroom programming.
Address topics such as AI in job searches, digital branding, and the future of business careers in workshops.
Develop and update career resources, including resumes, cover letters, and industry guides, to reflect current business trends, recruiting expectations, and technological developments.
Collaborate with the Career Development team and employer engagement colleagues to align coaching and programming with employer needs and business industry trends.
Monitor recruiting technologies, including applicant tracking systems and AI resume screening tools, and propose approaches that help students develop relevant skills and stand out to employers.
Contribute to modern, scalable career coaching practices that use technology and data insights.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to integrate career readiness into academic experiences and align with business curriculum goals.
Assist with career curriculum design and implementation as opportunities arise.
Represent the RCPD at campus events and programming.
Potentially contribute to teaching.