Career Center

Position Summary:

• Responsible for strategic planning and new business growth; and for development, delivery, and evaluation of off-campus, online, continuing education, and alternative credentials programs.
• Works with the administration and faculty of the school and with external subject matter experts, identifies opportunities, and researches and plans curricula.
• Manages the financial and human resources and unit administration related to all activities.
• Oversees recruitment and HR management of employees; client relationship strategies for corporate, government, and other organizations; marketing, recruitment, and retention of students; manages operations.
• Represents the dean and the school on university-wide committees and to external constituents.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree preferably in a field related to the school's curricula, or in management, public or non-profit administration, or higher education administration.
• A minimum of five years of academic or continuing education management experience with increasing responsibility in a leadership role that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, administration, new business development, team-building, leadership skills, fiscal management, and best practices research.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in online education and new business development, creating and developing successful and sustainable academic and continuing education programming is required.
• Excellent communication skills, proven ability to work with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students in a collaborative manner, and computer fluency.
• Advanced knowledge of higher education administration is required in order to lead new business initiatives that are successful and sustainable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer seven years of academic or continuing education management experience with increasing responsibility in a leadership role that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, administration, new business development, team-building, leadership skills, fiscal management, and best practices research.

Equipment Utilized:

• Microsoft 365 applications
• Excel, Access, and Microsoft Office applications
• CRM systems such as TargetX, Salesforce
• Rutgers systems such as the Course Scheduling System (CSS), IMS, Marketplace, etc.
• Online course management systems such as Canvas
• Videoconferencing software
• Student registration / information systems
• Common office equipment such as desktop and laptop computers and copiers

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Position requires flexibility in hours worked, requires some night and weekend work.

Posting Number: 22ST1951

Location: College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)