Outreach Coordinator at TCNJ

Appointment type\: Part time

Hours/Week\: 7 hours

Expected term\: October 15, 2026 to September 15, 2027

Compensation\: $33/hour, approximately 15 hours per week

About TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.

Position Overview

The School of Engineering at The College of New Jersey, a leading public Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI), invites applications for a dynamic, part-time outreach coordinator to help us build our capacity for external partnerships as part of an NSF funded grant (EPIIC).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to the Career Center and the Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships to catalog and centralize existing partnerships

• Work with EPIIC faculty fellows to scale initiatives across the Schools of Science and Engineering 

• Interface with local companies to uncover challenges they need solved and determine how we can help them solve them; e.g. senior project sponsorships, class projects, research, etc.

• Benchmark our outreach efforts with other institutions

• Collaborate with School and College staff to promote our work on social media channels

• Collaborate with faculty to secure corporate-sponsored research projects

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree

• Ability to successfully work in a team setting

• Ability to successfully work independently

• Outgoing and eager to form relationships with potential partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

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.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation\: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact [email protected].

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume, as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. For best consideration, please apply by September 25, 2026.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.