About the Community
An industry is a group of organizations or companies that produce particular goods or services. There are many job roles or functions roles that exist within each industry. Our career industry communities connect you to tailored resources and programs to effectively explore job roles/functions, cultivate professional skills, build relationships with alumni and employers, and identify and apply for opportunities in specific fields of interest.
This community is dedicated to information and resources on Nonprofits, Social Justice, and Education. In these industries are careers in organizations that serve the public good, that are concerned with principles of human rights, equity how individuals are able to access all aspects of society, and the learning process for individuals to attain knowledge.
Sample Job Roles/Functions
Here are some job roles/functions that are a part of Nonprofit, Social Justice and Education industries. As you continue to explore, you’ll find many more.
- Case Manager
- Community Organizer
- Development Officer
- Grant Writer
- Nonprofit Manager
- Educator
- School Counselor
- Social Worker
- Student Affairs Coordinator
- Victim Advocate
Related majors at Rutgers-Newark
Below you will find a list of majors at Rutgers-Newark that will provide you with academic knowledge related to this industry:
- Applied Math
- African American & African Studies
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Education (teacher certification)
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Geological Sciences
- History
- Math
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Portuguese & Lusophone Studies
- Psychology
- Public & Nonprofit Administration
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Women & Gender Studies
While recruiting timelines may vary from employer to employer, it’s helpful to know when the top recruiting times are for your industry. Take a look at the timeline below to help you learn when to prepare for your job search, and click on the timeline to learn more!
