Program Coordinator I

Rutgers, International; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Jersey seeks a Program Coordinator I for the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program in SAS. The role reports to the Senior Program Administrator with a dotted-line to the Senior Department Administrator Supervisor.

The position involves residence life coordination for 200+ students, mentoring program oversight, and collaboration on retention initiatives. Hybrid work arrangement with standard 37.5 hours weekly is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates coordination, organization, facilitation, report analysis, and promotion/outreach.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in a program of coordination or administrative function.
• Good communication skills and computer literacy with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interact with high-level administrators and diverse populations while remaining highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist with programming and special initiatives for the SAS EOF Program, including mentoring program oversight.
• Serve as the primary staff advisor to SAS EOF student organizations.
• Maintain the SAS EOF website and coordinate social media outreach.
• Provide recruitment and outreach support for SAS EOF initiatives.
• Assist with all aspects of the year-long Summer Institute residence life planning process.
• Serve as the residence life coordinator for 200+ students and 20 Resident Mentor staff.
• Assist with hiring, selection, and training of Summer Institute staff.
• Focus on retention initiatives and manage time-sensitive projects and assignments.
• Process summer requisitions and budgets, reconcile expenses, and prepare reports under supervision.
• Assist with payroll administration for Summer Institute personnel.
• Collaborate to ensure programming supports retention and graduation goals.
• Provide alumni relations support and liaison to state-wide alumni associations.
• Develop processes to evaluate program effectiveness and manage data.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program within the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). The Program Coordinator reports to the Senior Program Administrator of the SAS EOF Program, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the SAS EOF Senior Department Administrator Supervisor.

Key Duties

• Assists with programming and special initiatives for the SAS EOF Program, including, but not limited to, creating and overseeing the SAS EOF mentoring program.
• Serves as the primary staff advisor to SAS EOF student organizations.
• Maintains the SAS EOF website and coordinates social media outreach.
• Provides recruitment and outreach support.
• Assists with all aspects of the year-long Summer Institute residence life planning process.
• Serves as the residence life coordinator for more than 200 students and 20 Resident Mentor staff.
• Assists the Senior Program Administrator with the hiring, selection, and training of SAS EOF Program Summer Institute staff.
• Focuses on SAS EOF student retention initiatives and manages time-sensitive special projects and assignments.
• Processes summer requisitions and purchases, performs budget reconciliations, and prepares expense reports under the direction of the Senior Department Administrator Supervisor.
• Assists with payroll administration for Summer Institute personnel.
• Collaborates with the SAS EOF Senior Program Administrator to ensure programming and integrative student projects support student retention and graduation goals.
• Provides alumni relations support and serves as the SAS EOF liaison to the EOF State-wide Alumni Association and the Alliance of EOF Students of New Jersey.
• Develops processes to evaluate program effectiveness, assists with database management, and identifies additional program resources.
• Adheres to Office of the Secretary of Higher Education/ EOF regulations and assists in preparing annual and expenditure reports, student and program evaluations, and research projects related to special populations.
• Performs other SAS EOF projects and duties as assigned.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

04

Salary Details

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

• 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

Day

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

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 that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of coordination, organization, facilitation, report analysis, and promotion/outreach.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in a program of coordination or administrative function.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills, and computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interact with high-level administrators and diverse populations.
• Highly organized, student-centered, self-motivated and detailed-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cooperatively with others.
• Experience in residence life in a professional capacity.
• Awareness of national trends and best practices related to diversity, including undergraduate retention programs and practices, academic support services, and campus climate issues.
• Experience working with EOF students, first generation students, and/or multicultural programs and services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with Rutgers applications, such as Cornerstone, NJFAMS, and IMS, experience with learning technology applications, educational research, and data analysis.
• Awareness of national trends and best practices related to diversity, including undergraduate retention programs and practices, academic support services, and campus climate issues.
• Experience working with EOF students, first generation student needs, and/or multicultural programs and services.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position requires some nights and weekends and living on campus, with an adjustment in work hours, during the Summer Institute.

Special Conditions

• Safe driving record, and reliable transportation.

Posting Number

26ST2104

Posting Open Date

11/11/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Regional Campus
• Home Location Campus Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
• City New Brunswick
• State NJ

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator I Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department Educational Opportunity Fund

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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, pregnancy, 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of coordination, organization, facilitation, report analysis, and promotion/outreach; plus two years of relevant experience in a program of coordination or administrative function?
• • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently a member of URA-AFT?
• • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least one year of professional residence life experience?
• • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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, pregnancy, 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Non-Discrimination-Statement.

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