Program Service Coordinator

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a Program Service Coordinator within the NJ Gear UP/College Bound program. Reporting to the Director, you will oversee service components at school sites and campus locations, ensuring alignment with grant goals and program standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating mentors, tutors, and teacher assistants, collecting student data, and supporting program participation while adhering to NJOSHE and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling or related field.
• Three to five years of relevant program experience.
• Experience with precollege programs and services delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Site Directors to recruit, train, assign and supervise mentors, tutors and teacher assistants.
• Assist in increasing program participation by addressing academic and personal student needs.
• Supervise reporting of student services and analyze data to improve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with NJOSHE requirements for Training and Curriculum Development.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Verbal communications

Written communications

Stakeholder relations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Title

Program Service Coordinator

Department

NJ Gear UP/College Bound

Reports To

Dir NJ Gear UP/College Bound

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the NJGU/CB Director, the Program Service Coordinator is responsible for the effective implementation of the service components as required by the goals, objectives, and standards associated with the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound grant program at targeted school sites, campus-based and other approved program locations.

Essential Functions

Coordinating with the program Site Directors by identifying, recruiting, training, assigning and supervising mentors, tutors, and teacher assistants as needed for program operations in accordance with all policies, regulations, procedures and expectations associated with the grant, NJIT and CPCP. Assisting in increasing program participation by addressing academic and personal needs of students through service component strategies. Supervising the reporting of student services provided by mentors, tutors, and teacher assistants as required by grant, NJIT, and CPCP. This includes the collecting and analyzing of student data from report cards, test scores, Personal Educational Plans (PEPs) completion, etc. to improve service delivery to students and increase student outcomes. Complying with all New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (NJOSHE) requirements for Training and Curriculum Development for Mentors.

Additional Functions

Perform other duties as assigned

Prerequisite Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling or a related field with three to five years of experience. Experience with precollege programs and the application of best practices in the delivery of service components strategies and services to increase student interest and success, as well as enrollment in, post-secondary education; Strong management, development, planning, and Organizational skills; and Effective verbal and written communications, computer technology and stakeholder relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred in STEM and/or K-20 education. Bilingual (written and verbal) in Spanish and English. At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range

Professional Staff -16

Compensation

$63,117.60 - $88,823.64 NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

Additional Information

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act please click here. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, 5th Floor, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call [phone]. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Information regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety here. NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire. When you work at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you become part of a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological excellence. Recognized as New Jersey's premier public polytechnic university, NJIT serves a diverse population of over 12,000 students across six colleges and schools, offering a forward-thinking academic environment in the heart of Newark, just minutes from New York City. At NJIT, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work, and support a mission that shapes the future of technology, education, and research. Learn more about what we offer here!