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

About the role

The RCPD is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Career Development Associate to join our team in a part-time, temporary capacity. This role is ideal for a professional who brings both a strong understanding of business career pathways and a passion for staying at the forefront of career coaching in an AI-enabled world.

Responsibilities

• Career Coaching
• Provide individualized career coaching through 30-minute appointments and 15-minute drop-in sessions for undergraduate and graduate business students.
• Deliver tailored guidance on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, and internship/job search strategies, with a strong understanding of business career pathways and specifically the majors, minors and concentrations offered at Rowan.
• Educate students on how emerging technologies, including AI, are influencing hiring practices, skill demands, and career trajectories.
• Workshop Facilitation & Student Engagement
• Design, facilitate, and continuously enhance in-person and virtual workshops aligned with career fairs, networking events, and classroom programming.
• Incorporate topics related to the evolving world of work, such as AI in the job search, digital branding, and the future of business careers.
• Develop and update career resources—including resumes, cover letters, and industry guides—to reflect current business trends, recruiting expectations, and technological advancements.
• Collaboration & Strategy
• Partner closely with the Career Development team and employer engagement colleagues to ensure coaching strategies and programming align with current employer needs and emerging trends in business industries.
• Stay informed on evolving recruiting technologies (e.g., applicant tracking systems, AI resume screening tools) and bring innovative, forward-looking ideas to enhance student readiness.
• Contribute to the development of modern, scalable career coaching practices that leverage technology and data insights.
• Campus Integration
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to integrate career readiness into academic experience and ensure alignment with business curriculum goals.
• Represent the RCPD at campus events and programming, with occasional evening availability required.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred (Higher Education, Counseling, Business, or related field).
• Experience
• Minimum of 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.
• Skills & Knowledge
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and motivate diverse student populations.
• Strong understanding of the evolving hiring landscape, including the role of AI and technology in recruitment and career development.
• Creative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable student guidance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, Symplicity) or applicant tracking systems.
• Proficiency with virtual platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, including virtual facilitation.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools (e.g., Constant Contact) and social media strategies.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with higher education systems such as Banner, CampusLabs, 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.

Note: The RCPD places strong emphasis on preparing students for careers across business disciplines while equipping them with the agility to navigate an evolving workforce increasingly shaped by emerging technologies, data-driven decision-making, and artificial intelligence.