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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations. 

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Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its staff and faculty members* including health, prescription, and dental coverage, vision reimbursement, a variety of investment options including mandatory pension programs and voluntary retirement savings opportunities, tuition benefits and scholarships, and paid time off. For more information on available benefits at Rowan, please visit the Benefits website. Benefits available to employees of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine can be viewed here.

*Available benefits are dependent upon employee class and union affiliation.

Temporary Part Time Hourly Career Development Associate (College of Business - CPD)

Apply now Job no: 500872
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered Career Development Associate to join our passionate team in a part-time, temporary role that will assist our current Career Development Coach. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the career journeys of students by offering guidance, support, and resources that prepare them for internships, full-time roles, and life after graduation.

Key Responsibilities:

Career Coaching:

  • Conduct 1:1 drop-in sessions and scheduled appointments (30 mins) with undergraduate and
    graduate students
  • Provide guidance on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview prep, job/internship
    search strategies, and career exploration

Workshop Facilitation & Student Engagement:

  • Lead and occasionally revamp in-person and virtual workshops tied to upcoming networking
    events/career fairs, class-based programming, and on the RCPD
  • Update and tailor materials such as resume samples, cover letter templates, and career guides for specific industries, majors, and class years

Collaboration & Strategy:

  • Work closely with the Career Development Coach and Assistant Director of Employer Partnerships
    to ensure coaching strategies, materials, and programming align with employer expectations and
    market trends
  • Stay current on campus recruiting strategies and tools, and bring fresh ideas to strengthen our
    student support offerings


Campus Integration:

  • Partner with faculty, staff, and other colleges and career offices within Rowan to create a
    seamless student experience
  • Represent the RCPD at select campus events, requiring occasional evening hours.

Who You Are:

You’re someone who is passionate about student success, understands the evolving job market, and thrives in a
collaborative environment. You enjoy mentoring others and take pride in helping students build confidence and
professional polish.

Education:

 • Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred in Higher Ed, Counseling, Business, or related field
Experience:
 • 3+ years in Career Development, Advising, Higher Education, Human Resources, or related field
Skills & Knowledge:
 • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
 • Creative thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
 • Strong organizational and time management skills
 • Experience with career services platforms (Handshake, Simplicity, etc.) or applicant tracking systems
 • Comfortable with Zoom, Teams, and virtual facilitation
 • Familiarity with email marketing (e.g., Constant Contact) and social media platforms
 • Bonus: Experience with higher ed platforms such as Banner, CampusLabs, or Tableau
 • Bonus: Trained or knowledgeable in career assessments like Focus2, StrengthsFinder, or MBTI

Rate: $22 - $25 per hour

Hours:

  • This temporary, part-time position is assigned no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week. Work hours cannot exceed 25 hours per week. The work is contracted annually to coincide with the fiscal year and is contingent upon budget appropriation.

Notes:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

 

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.