Career Pathways & Relations Coordinator

Career Pathways & Relations Coordinator

Salary

$47,000.00 - $50,700.00 Annually

Location

Lawrenceville

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Rider00358

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Career Development and Success

Opening Date

06/05/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits

We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 21 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.

Position Overview

Rider University invites applications for a Career Pathways & Relations Coordinator in the Center for Career Development and Success (CDS) who will work in a team-based environment to execute employer relations strategies, objectives and initiatives for College of Humanities, Science & Education (CHSE) programs. The successful candidate will maximize student success and outcomes by expanding Career Development & Success initiatives (internships, scholarships, performance-based program/projects, etc.) and full-time employment opportunities.

Specifically, the individual will be responsible for:

• Identifying, initiating and building relationships with regional, state and national organizations to promote Riders College of Humanities, Science, & Education (CHSE) students, developing robust partnerships, and shape internships, experiential learning opportunities, and jobs;
• Marketing the skills and competencies of Rider students to attract a wide array of employers;
• Conducting research to develop a general knowledge and understanding of skills, experience and competencies employers seek for jobs/fields aligned with majors, professions and artistic areas;
• Maintaining a database inputting, updating, analyzing and reporting data; and
• Collaborating with CDS team members to deliver innovative programs, media, workshops and other opportunities to help students learn more about given professional area of focus.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree and 2-3 years of work experience in a sciences, humanities, or education focused organization OR a university career services setting.
• A dynamic, professional demeanor with exceptional organization, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and build collaborations.
• Ability to work independently, plan work assignments, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Masters degree.
• Familiarity/comfort with computers and databases
• Experience with college recruiting, from a higher education or HR perspective

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information regarding our Benefits visit https://www.rider.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/benefits/overview-employee-benefits/full-time-administrative-employees

Employer Rider University

Address 2083 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648-3099

Phone 609-896-5000

Website https://www.rider.edu