Program Coordinator I

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Program Coordinator I

Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative

Department
Chemical Biology

Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. This important position serves as confidential Program Coordinator I to Dr. Renping Zhou, Professor and Associate Dean of Research and provides critical support for all of Dr. Zhou's scholarly activities, such as his activities as Associate Dean of Research to the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. The activities include gathering, composing and editing technical correspondence and reports to the Dean and members of the Pharmacy community; scheduling, setting up zoom meetings and moderating the EMSOP Basic and Clinical Research Forum, assisting Associate Dean with collaborative pilot projects and grant submission and overseeing faculty research space in conjunction with research data in RAPSS and reporting to RBHS Chancellor's Office and Administration. In addition, the incumbent will assist the department business manager with ordering of lab supplies and equipment, tracking deliveries and payments, organizing, coordinating departmental faculty meetings and research seminars and fulfilling payroll responsibilities and other administrative duties assigned by the business manager.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Coordinates Dr. Zhou's communications and correspondence with scientists, colleagues, and students.
• Manages and arranges Dr. Zhou's daily schedule and appointments and handles inquiries regarding Dr. Zhou.
• Coordinates all visiting scientists and visitors for Dr. Zhou's activities as Associate Dean.
• Coordinates all delegations and meetings initiated by Dr. Zhou.
• Coordinates, processes, and proofreads academic materials and reports for Dr. Zhou's responsibilities as Associate Dean.
• Makes corrections when necessary to ensure accuracy in presentations.
• Schedules, sets up zoom meetings and moderates the EMSOP Basic and Clinical Research Forum.
• Assists, coordinates, and processes grant pilot project proposals and applications.
• Coordinates and arranges invited speaker visits (arranges date of visit, makes travel arrangements, and prepares itineraries).
• Achieves a high level of proficiency in software programs to complement the presentation of Dr. Zhou's work keeping up to date with program enhancements.
• Achieves high level of accuracy in printing, grammar, and style.
• Assists Dr. Zhou with reviewing faculty research space in conjunction with research data (grant submission and awards) and reports to RBHS Chancellor's office and administration.
• Oversees and manages the ordering of supplies and equipment for the department ensuring that supplies and equipment are ordered properly, orders are tracked and received, and invoices are paid in a timely manner allowing the department to run efficiently on a daily basis.
• Trains laboratory staff to use Marketplace to assist with submitting supply orders.
• Keeps up to date with allowable spending on all accounts.
• Follows up on open purchase orders ensuring all expenses are paid within the fiscal year or grant period.
• Coordinates and arranges monthly Faculty Steering Committee Meetings, in-house research seminars and presentations by faculty members and students.
• Coordinates with the faculty, graduate students and staff in the department regarding seminar and meeting announcements.
• Processes payroll for hourly employees and graduate and undergraduate students in the Peoplesoft payroll system.
• Processes salary reallocations and new employee charging instructions in the Peoplesoft payroll system for employees in the department.
• Assists with daily operations of the departmental office when needed (including customer service, distribution of mail, receiving packages, directing phone calls).
• Maintains the department's refreshment inventory (for seminars and meetings) on a quarterly basis.

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
04

Salary Details
59,893-87,925

Minimum Salary
59893.480

Mid Range Salary
73909.480

Maximum Salary
87925.480

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours
37.5

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• At least two years of relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, bookkeeping and/or report writing and analysis.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good grammar and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and strong knowledge of MAC and PC computers using the following programs: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat, Mozilla Firefox and/or Endnote.
• Experience and artistic talent for preparing scientific graphs.

Equipment Utilized

• Equipment: Apple and PC computers; podium equipment for seminars (includes set up for laptop computer, overheads or slide presentations); LCD Projector (small portable projector used in small seminars); Scanner; Fax machine; Xerox machine (also able to fix minor paper jams in the machine, in addition to adding dry ink for better copy quality).
• Software: Microsoft Word, Excel , teams, Mail and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, Firefox, Chrome, Endnote, Oracle, and Sakai.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1794

Posting Open Date
09/24/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City
Piscataway

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.

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