PROGRAM COORDINATOR I

Program Coordinator I

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the Rutgers Future Scholars for the New Brunswick and Piscataway Communities (NBP) which serves 500+ rising 8th-12th grade students. Reporting to and under the supervision of the Associate Director, Access and Administration-New Brunswick this position will have primary responsibility for the coordination of key components of the Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) program, a competitive college preparation scholarship program, operated on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Serves as the responsible for the implementation and coordination of a highly visible and established Rutgers University program.
• Develops and implements academic, cultural, and personal development programming for RFS New Brunswick/Piscataway participants during the academic year and summer months.
• Manages and supports budget and program reporting, maintains accurate records and data.
• Supports and fosters relationships within the New Brunswick and Piscataway school districts, other school districts in which scholars transfer, other RFS sites, partners, Rutgers university depts and personnel and other relevant agencies.
• Supervises RFS seasonal, student and temporary personnel.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 04

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 59893.480

Mid Range Salary - 73909.480

Maximum Salary - 87925.480

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

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift

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 or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of two years of related professional experience with progressive responsibility which includes youth development programming, working with diverse populations in educational settings or community-based organizations, collaboration/coalition building, budget preparation and assessment.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Excellent organizational, public presentation, written communication, organizational, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy.

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Able to lift/carry equipment & supplies for program activities (30lbs or less), as well as physical activities such as light hiking, exercise, walking, optional sports. Programming runs on scheduled Saturdays during the academic year and some evenings. Will consist of traveling to the partnering schools and RFS communities as needed.