Lifelong Learning Programs Coordinator II

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University-Newark is seeking a Program Coordinator II for the Office of Lifelong Learning in Newark, NJ. The role supports the coordination, administration, and promotion of summer, winter, and non-credit programs, ensuring a high‑quality student experience.

You will assist with marketing, enrollment, and operations, while providing essential administrative support to the Assistant Director and department staff. Strong communication, organization, and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of program coordination, organization, facilitation, report analysis, writing, and promotion/outreach.
• Also requires good communication skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and administration of programs, projects, and/or processes that align with the logistics and daily operations of summer, winter, academic, certificate, and personal enrichment programs and activities, ensuring a seamless experience for students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinate routine moving parts that support academic and student programs, personal enrichment programs, business office functions (such as procurement and human resources transactions), and summer/winter visiting students, allowing programs to run efficiently and effectively while maintaining high standards of service and delivery.
• Support student needs, enrollment, and assist student success initiatives by ensuring an outstanding student experience.
• Assist in the coordination, administration, and execution of traditional and digital marketing and recruitment initiatives to promote programs and activities.
• Perform professional work that requires general program coordination practices and the basic application of office concepts, theories, and terminology.
• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Director and other Department administrators as needed.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Zoom

Drupal

Canva

Job description

Rutgers University-Newark is seeking a Program Coordinator II for the Office of Lifelong Learning in Newark, NJ. The role supports the coordination, administration, and promotion of summer, winter, and non-credit programs, ensuring a high‑quality student experience.

You will assist with marketing, enrollment, and operations, while providing essential administrative support to the Assistant Director and department staff. Strong communication, organization, and computer skills are required.