Sr. Assistant Director, Recruiting Programs & Employer Engagement

Manages all operations of the CES Interview Suite, including the Interview Program and Recruiter-in-Residence Program. Coordinates scheduling, employer communication, and support services for both in-person and virtual interviews. Proactively connects with campus departments (e.g., Student Affairs, academic units, the Provost Office, etc.) to expand utilization of the Interview Suite and explore additional applications of employer-facing engagement across campus. Ensures a seamless student and employer experience through effective logistics, clear communication, and adherence to CES standards

Oversees daily front desk operations and student staffing at the CES Front Office located in the Busch Student Center, which serves as the primary location for student check-in for advising appointments, employer interviews, and Recruiter-in-Residence engagements. Maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Associate Director of Operations to ensure shared standards in front office service delivery. Coordinates space usage, front desk coverage, and real-time problem-solving in a high-traffic employer services environment.

Coordinates employer-hosted information sessions and on-campus tabling efforts to promote visibility and access both in-person and virtually. Oversees scheduling, approvals, communications, and logistical support through Handshake and other platforms. Ensures branding consistency, signage, and event execution in alignment with CES goals. Works with CES staff and campus partners to recommend strategic dates, modalities, and locations that align with student interest and academic calendars, while facilitating employer participation in a way that enhances the university’s recruiting ecosystem.

Provides day-to-day supervision for one undergraduate intern (up to 10 hours/week) supporting recruiting logistics, communications, and front office initiatives. In collaboration with the Associate Director of Operations, co-supervises Federal Work Study students assigned to front desk staffing. Responsible for onboarding, training, performance oversight, and coverage planning. Manages a dedicated recruiting programs budget, monitors expenditures, and ensures fiscal responsibility related to employer events, staffing, and related activities. Leads efforts to bring recruiters back to campus for in-person interview and outreach programs, working with staff and employer partners to reinforce Rutgers–New Brunswick as a key recruiting destination.

Participates in CES department, unit, and team meetings, and university working groups as assigned. Contributes to special projects, peak recruiting event support, and internal initiatives. Actively engages in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in employer engagement, event management, and recruiting technology. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support CES’s mission and evolving priorities.

To be considered for the assistant director position, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Experience and Education: This position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, a master’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record of supporting employer engagement, recruiting operations, or career services initiatives that connect students with industry opportunities. Experience within a career services, employer relations, or higher education setting, particularly in a role that supported recruiting logistics or student-facing services is preferred. Experience with college recruiting or university relations, either from an employer or institutional perspective is also preferred.
2. Skills and Competencies: The ideal candidate will have a strong student-focused orientation with experience supporting recruiting or employer-facing programs. They should be able to manage complex scheduling, troubleshoot in real time, and coordinate service logistics across both virtual and in-person platforms. This role requires a confident decision-maker who can operate autonomously while leading recruiting initiatives with professionalism. The candidate should also demonstrate clear communication skills, the ability to manage external partnerships, and a commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service. Strong organizational skills and adaptability are essential for thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.