Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title | Program Coordinator I |
Job Category | Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services |
Department | Student Affairs - Nwk |
Overview | Office of Career Resources and Exploration The Office of Career Resources and Exploration at Rutgers University-Newark empowers all students by teaching them skills and facilitating connections to fuel their career success. As the central career center for Rutgers-Newark, we focus on the university's strategic priority to invest in our students' career success and drive strong career outcomes starting from the first destination and beyond. We create access and relevant support for the diversity of our student population, and we build communities among students, campus partners, and community partners to support their career readiness throughout their journey. |
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 Program Coordinator I, Career Exploration and Discovery. Reporting to the Associate Director of Campus Engagement, the Program Coordinator I assists in developing Office of Career Resources and Exploration programs, career advising services, and events for students of Rutgers-Newark. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: - Supports the development of career-related content and programming efforts to deliver that content to students
- Works collaboratively with university departments to meet the evolving needs of a culturally diverse student population
- Leads in the design, planning, and execution of career community programs that may reflect industry information, social identities, or career development/career readiness concepts
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Position Status | Full Time |
Hours Per Week | |
Daily Work Shift | |
Work Arrangement | This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
FLSA | Nonexempt |
Grade | 04 |
Position Salary | |
Annual Minimum Salary | 55416.000 |
Annual Mid Range Salary | 68958.000 |
Annual Maximum Salary | 82500.000 |
Standard Hours | 37.50 |
Union Description | URA-AFT Administrative |
Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
Benefits | Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
Seniority Unit | |
Terms of Appointment | Staff - 12 month |
Position Pension Eligibility | ABP |
Minimum Education and Experience | - Requires a bachelor's degree in student affairs, higher education, or related fields and/or experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of programming and event planning, career development, event planning and coordination, workshop facilitation, office administration, and report writing.
- Also requires two years of relevant experience.
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Certifications/Licenses | |
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | - Requires excellent written and oral communication, organizational, analytical, administrative, and computer skills, and the ability to work well with a diverse student population.
- Requires a student-focused orientation with exceptional career coaching skills, knowledge of career development theory, and career assessment interpretation.
- Requires a high energy level, and receptivity to change is also essential.
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Preferred Qualifications | - Masters in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, College Personnel, or other closely related field. Experience in higher education, especially in a career services office, is highly preferred.
- Experience with curriculum development and/or instructional design is also preferred.
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Equipment Utilized | - Working knowledge of traditional office equipment (i.e., copy machines, printers, fax machines, computers, etc.).
- Familiar with office software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and equivalents, database packages, calendaring applications, email services),
- Understanding of career services software, such as internship and employer database systems (i.e., Handshake, Symplicity, etc.) and career assessment instruments (i.e., FOCUS, Myers-Briggs, etc.), as well as emerging social media and online teaching platforms.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment | - Must be willing to work some nights and weekends and travel when needed.
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Special Conditions | |
Posting Number | 24ST1424 |
Posting Open Date | 06/27/2024 |
Special Instructions to Applicants | |
Regional Campus | Rutgers University-Newark |
Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Newark |
City | Newark |
State | NJ |
Location Details | |
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement