Senior Program Coordinator

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation & leave

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the Office of Student Access initiatives. This role provides programmatic leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight to support student access, persistence, and post‑baccalaureate success across campus.

The Senior Program Coordinator collaborates with divisional leadership, campus partners, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders, leads complex projects, develops plans and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of two years of administrative and programmatic experience, preferably in higher education or a non‑profit organization.
• Administrative and programmatic experience in higher education or a non‑profit organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for Student Access initiatives.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage multiple initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and performance measures.
• Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare annual and grant reports and assist with grant-funded initiatives.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Access

Adobe Acrobat

PeopleSoft

Cornerstone

Sakai

Canvas

Oracle

Job description

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 Senior Program Coordinator for the Office of Student Access initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Program Administrator SPVR , the Senior Program Coordinator is responsible for providing programmatic leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for Student Access initiatives and supporting the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Collaborates closely with divisional leadership, campus partners, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to develop, implement, assess, and enhance programs that advance student access, persistence, retention, graduation, and post-baccalaureate success.
• Serves as a key contributor to the development and execution of Student Access strategic priorities and signature initiatives.
• Leads complex projects from conception through implementation.
• Develops project plans, timelines, and performance measures.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and committees.
• Ensures the successful execution of programmatic objectives.
• Manages multiple initiatives simultaneously and exercises sound judgment in establishing priorities, resolving challenges, and recommending solutions that align with divisional and institutional goals.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and services that support first‑generation, low‑income, and underrepresented student populations.
• Utilizes assessment data, student success metrics, and stakeholder feedback to evaluate program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements that strengthen student outcomes and program impact.
• Supports the administration of grant‑funded initiatives by coordinating program activities, monitoring deliverables, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting with the preparation of annual and grant reports, as well as other required documentation.
• Works collaboratively with leadership to maintain and leverage student and alumni engagement data to inform strategic planning, program development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develops and delivers presentations and training materials.
• Represents Student Access on university committees, working groups, and at institutional events.
• Cultivates partnerships with campus and community stakeholders.
• Coordinates communications and outreach efforts.
• Provides guidance to student employees, graduate assistants, and volunteers supporting Student Access initiatives.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

05

Salary Details

68278.48

Minimum Salary

68278.480

Mid Range Salary

84393.980

Maximum Salary

100509.480

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.

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

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.
• A minimum of two years of administrative and programmatic experience, preferably in higher education or a non‑profit organization.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with little guidance.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities with the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to interact with high‑level administrators and have prior administrative experience within a college/university setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and detailed oriented.
• Self‑reliant and demonstrate professional judgement.
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse populations, including work with a variety of units and departments to meet area mission.
• Ability to multi‑task, and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative and programmatic experience in higher education or a non‑profit organization.
• One year of experience working in a fast‑paced, high visibility executive office overseeing the implementation of campus level initiatives and providing executive support.
• Virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.), Qualtrics, Google Drive, shared drives, Constant Contact, DocuSign, BaseCamp, Doodle, Microsoft Outlook.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Adobe Acrobat, Rutgers Procurement systems, Peoplesoft, ROCS , Cornerstone, Sakai, Canvas, Oracle.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Position may be asked to lift boxes and materials up to 25lbs.

Special Conditions

• This position will require to travel from time to time.
• This position will require to have access to transportation and be available to work some nights and weekends.

Posting Number

26ST1438

Posting Open Date

07/09/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Program Coordinator Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department Access & Comm Eng NB 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 Senior Program Coordinator for the Office of Student Access initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Program Administrator SPVR , the Senior Program Coordinator is responsible for providing programmatic leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for Student Access initiatives and supporting the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Collaborates closely with divisional leadership, campus partners, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to develop, implement, assess, and enhance programs that advance student access, persistence, retention, graduation, and post-baccalaureate success.
• Serves as a key contributor to the development and execution of Student Access strategic priorities and signature initiatives.
• Leads complex projects from conception through implementation.
• Develops project plans, timelines, and performance measures.
• Coordinates cross‑functional teams and committees.
• Facilitates stakeholder engagement.
• Ensures the successful execution of programmatic objectives.
• Manages multiple initiatives simultaneously and exercises sound judgment in establishing priorities, resolving challenges, and recommending solutions that align with divisional and institutional goals.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and services that support first‑generation, low‑income, and underrepresented student populations.
• Utilizes assessment data, student success metrics, and stakeholder feedback to evaluate program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements that strengthen student outcomes and program impact.
• Supports the administration of grant‑funded initiatives by coordinating program activities, monitoring deliverables, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting with the preparation of annual and grant reports, as well as other required documentation.
• Works collaboratively with leadership to maintain and leverage student and alumni engagement data to inform strategic planning, program development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develops and delivers presentations and training materials.
• Represents Student Access on university committees, working groups, and at institutional events.
• Cultivates partnerships with campus and community stakeholders.
• Coordinates communications and outreach efforts.
• Provides guidance to student employees, graduate assistants, and volunteers supporting Student Access initiatives.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

05

Salary Details

68278.48

Minimum Salary

68278.480

Mid Range Salary

84393.980

Maximum Salary

100509.480

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

37.5

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

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