The holder of an MBA in human resources from Columbia University, Steven Darien is the former vice president of human resources at Merck. Currently, Steven Darien serves as the chair of corporate development of the Rutgers University Foundation, an organization with more than 250 full-time staff members who raise funds for Rutgers University.

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Steven Darien

2. Introduction
• The holder of an MBA in human resources from Columbia
University, Steven Darien is the former vice president of human
resources at Merck. Currently, Steven Darien serves as the chair of
corporate development of the Rutgers University Foundation, an
organization with more than 250 full-time staff members who raise
funds for Rutgers University.
The Rutgers University Foundation is committed to the growth of
Rutgers University and the growth of its staff.The foundation has
several initiatives to promote employee growth, including:

3. Rutgers University Foundation
• - Goal setting.
The foundation sets actionable and measurable goals for its employees
every year and then helps them achieve their goals. Senior team
members regularly check in on their juniors to track progress, and open
communication is encouraged.
- Training and learning opportunities.
The foundation has a proprietary training and development program
that organizes more than 40 educational classes every year.These
classes are administered by colleagues and external experts and
include cross-functional learning opportunities.
- Career counseling.
The foundation ensures that all employees receive complimentary
career counseling. Follow-up meetings are held to assess employees’
experiences and skill development.