Student Employment Coordinator Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

Student Employment Coordinator The College of New Jersey – 4.4 Ewing, NJ Job Details Full-time $61,674.62 – $70,933.32 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Management Customer service ATS Employment & labor law Mid-level Taleo Project management Bachelor’s degree Human capital management Payroll 2 years Communication skills Time management Full Job Description Requisition Title – Student Employment Coordinator (25000800) Description To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Title:

Student Employment Coordinator Union Description:

AFT/Professional Services Specialist 3

Job Category:

Exempt, 35

Workweek Close Date:

July 8, 2025

Salary Range:

Range 21 – $ 61,674.62 – $ 70,933.32 (Steps 1-4)

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager of Recruitment, the Human Resources Student Employment Coordinator is responsible for creating a positive experience for TCNJ students seeking employment and hiring managers through administrative excellence. The ideal candidate must have attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of college personnel and off-campus employers. The ideal candidate must possess great communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize. The Human Resources Student Employment Coordinator must be able to interpret and apply federal, state and institutional rules and regulations governing the eligibility of workers, and placement of eligible students in the community federal work study positions. This position is primarily customer service focused, and will assist with all facets of hiring (student, staff, faculty, temporary).

Main Responsibilities:

Serves as a primary point of contact for entire student employment recruitment cycle. Works directly with students and hiring managers for on campus and off campus employment opportunities. Manages the Federal Work Study (FWS) program for student jobs. Establishes relationships with community partners to identify job opportunities for FWS. Establishes relationships with community partners for work study opportunities, places qualified students in the program and monitors employment. Posts FWS job opportunities, hires eligible students, and monitors work hours Provides a full range of recruiting administrative support for hiring managers and serves as the main point of contact for applicants.

Including but not limited to:

Creates and maintains job descriptions, postings and advertisements (social media marketing campaigns). Manages the applicant flow within our applicant tracking system. Assists hiring managers by screening applicants, participating on search committees, and providing guidance during the interviewing process. Responsible for all facets of employment including equitable pay rates, offer letters, pre-employment screening, and data inputs hires in the applicant tracking and payroll system. Manages the onboarding process for new hires, ensures candidates status updates happen in a timely manner and conducts follow ups post hire. Identifies process efficiencies and opportunities for improving the applicant and hiring manager experience. Develops and delivers training related to hiring, and use of the applicant tracking system for hiring managers, employees and applicants. Implements policies and procedures that ensures a seamless hiring process that is consistent, fair and equitable. Generates and creates reports as needed. Represents the Office of Human Resources to promote student employment during new student orientation.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Two years professional experience in an institution of higher education or in education, or other field that is directly related to the functions of the position. Experience working with Talent Management System (Taleo) strongly desired. Experience working with HCM Cloud strongly desired. Strong experience with Federal Work Study programs. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and strong attention to detail. Ability to provide exceptional, consistent customer service to internal and external clients. Adaptability to new technology and ability to work independently. Strong problem solving and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, professionally, effectively and follow through on multiple work initiative. Understanding of labor law compliance. Basic payroll knowledge, project management experience. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Human Resources Certification.

Employer Qualifications:

Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks. About

TCNJ TCNJ

is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 “Most Competitive” schools in the nation by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter – an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ’s seven schools – Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Employee Benefits:

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including: Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee affinity groups New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.) Access to extensive learning opportunities To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected. Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Primary Location:

Administrative Services Building –

Human Resources Work Locations:

Administrative Services Building – Human Resources 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing Township 08628

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Jun 24, 2025, 2:29:45 PM