Statewide Specialty Counselor (Multiple Vacancies)

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Statewide Specialty Counselor to join the New Jersey Small Business Development Center ( NJSBDC ) network. This role supports small business clients throughout New Jersey by providing personalized, one-on-one counseling, along with educational webinars and training sessions designed to address and resolve complex business challenges. The Statewide Specialty Counselor will guide entrepreneurs and small business owners in starting, managing, and expanding their businesses. Specific areas of focus include business planning and strategic development, entity formation, marketing and sales strategy, financial management and access to capital, legal and compliance matters, certification and procurement readiness, human resources and talent management, cybersecurity and digital transformation, operations and process improvement, exporting and international trade, and industry-specific challenges such as manufacturing, retail, and food service. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Utilizing critical thinking and analytical expertise to create customized strategies tailored to each small business client’s specific needs through individualized one-on-one counseling Developing and delivering group training sessions and webinars to disseminate knowledge and resources, depending on area(s) of specialty Collaborating closely with other NJSBDC counselors to provide comprehensive client support Staying informed on emerging trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices relevant to the assigned specialty area Delivering on assigned metrics for federal and state requirements Engaging in activities that facilitate cross-functional coordination, stakeholder communication, and the ongoing alignment of programmatic efforts with strategic objectives Maintaining and creating new productive working relationships with key statewide small business stakeholders Tracking and reporting outreach and consulting activities, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines Building and maintaining strong client relationships, fostering collaboration and trust throughout the consulting process Overview Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick ( RBS ) adheres to the principles of academic excellence and cutting-edge research that define Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. RBS is the second largest school at the university, with more than 10,000 students attending undergraduate and graduate programs on campuses in Newark and New Brunswick. Our academic programs prepare students for careers in a variety of business fields, including accounting, finance, data management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and supply chain management. On the graduate level, our Executive MBA and MBA programs, and specialty master’s programs allow students to enhance their careers and develop expertise in such areas as quantitative finance, digital marketing, and supply chain analytics. RBS also offers life-long learning opportunities through its Executive Education and Stackable Business Innovation Programs. The RBS community reflects diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and it embodies the traits reflected in our 4 R’s brand: We are fortified in our Resilience , creative in our Resourcefulness , empowered by our Responsibility and strategic in individual and collective Reinvention . Among our strengths is a faculty that represents a mix of distinguished academic scholars and instructors who bring years of corporate experience to their classes, and an alumni network of more than 50,000 that spans the world. Some of our greatest social impact happens as result of the efforts of research centers that support diverse entrepreneurs and business owners, strive for gender equity and advocate for corporations to help address issues such as climate control and health equity. Through our teaching, experiential learning, mentoring and career preparation, RBS is committed to producing skilled professionals and knowledgeable leaders capable of impacting the business world and the future of business in meaningful ways.

Keywords: Rutgers University, Newark , Statewide Specialty Counselor (Multiple Vacancies), Executive , Newark, New Jersey