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Rutgers The State University Sr. Assistant Director, Career Outcomes and Assessment in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Sr. Assistant Director, Career Outcomes and Assessment
Job Category Staff & Executive - Career Education
Department Career Exploration and Success
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Sr. Assistant Director, Career Outcomes and Assessment in the Office of Career Exploration and Success. Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations, the Sr. Assistant Director of Career Outcomes and Assessment is the lead staff member for developing and maintaining the assessment capabilities of the Office of Career Exploration and Success at Rutgers University. They will oversee the development of measurable departmental outcomes, assess organizational and service delivery effectiveness, oversee a campus-wide post-graduation survey process, and communicate findings to the department's staff and Rutgers community through various reports and presentations. The Sr. Assistant Director, in conjunction with a graduate coordinator, will also serve as the primary researcher in the Office of Career Exploration and Success. This may include, but is not limited to, assistance with creating employer development lists, benchmarking with other institutions, partnering with other institutions and research groups to collect student and/or employer data, etc.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • 38 % - Rutgers Post-Graduation Survey: The Sr. Assistant Director will oversee a campus-wide post-graduation survey of October, December, and May graduates. This will include working with faculty and staff from across the Rutgers community to manage a centralized electronic survey with both standardized questions and addendums for individual academic areas and university departments when necessary and appropriate. The survey will follow standards outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) to reach between 65%-75% knowledge rate. Data collection will occur around the months of graduation and six months after graduation.
  • 37 % - Department Assessment: The Sr. Assistant Director will be responsible for developing and implementing the department's assessment plan to include assessing and summarizing measurable departmental and organizational outcomes, as well as reviewing service delivery and effectiveness. The Sr. Assistant Director will develop a variety of sound survey instruments for a diverse array of programs and services within the department to assess overarching departmental objectives. This will include overseeing our annual stratified random sampling survey, which helps CES collect data from a sample of students that is generalizable to the broader population.
  • 15 % - Primary Researcher and Analysis: The Sr. Assistant Director will hire, train, and supervise a part-time graduate coordinator who will serve as a researcher and generate reports for staff. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting with creating employer development lists, benchmarking with other institutions, partnering with other institutions and research groups to collect student and/or employer data etc.
  • 10 % - Other duties as assigned: The Sr. Assistant Director should work to increase the RU brand within the field of career services through conference presentations, award nomination submissions, or professional online community involvement such as LinkedIn group participation. Additionally, the Sr. Assistant Director will participate in staff meetings and other all-hands-on-deck events (e.g., career fairs, retreats, etc.).
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 06
Position Salary Budgeted Starting Salary Max is $86,133
Annual Minimum Salary 79387.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 100485.00
Annual Maximum Salary 121582.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related/relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Good organizational skills, analytical skills, and communication skills (written and verbal) are required.
  • Demonstrated mastery of assessment, including qualitative and quantitative data collection.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A master's degree in assessment, statistics, psychology, mathematical statistics, organizational assessment, or a related field.
  • Experience within a higher education, student services, or career services organization.
Equipment Utilized
  • The candidate must be proficient with SPSS (or similar statistical package), Qualtrics (or similar) survey package, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Demonstrated mastery of assessment, including qualitative and quantitative data collection
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Must be willing and available to work some nights and weekends as well as travel when needed.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 25ST0741
Posting Open Date 04/08/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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