Sr Program Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Newark campus, is seeking a Sr Program Coordinator for the School of Nursing. You will provide holistic support to in-person and online graduate nursing students across MSN, DNP, and Post-Master’s programs and coordinate onboarding and retention initiatives.

Join a collaborative team and help design resources and experiences for online and on-campus students, working with Associate Dean and faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of student affairs, graduate student enrollment management and student engagement, crisis management, admission, academic advising, counseling, or related experiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, holistic support to students enrolled in all in-person and online graduate nursing programs (MSN, DNP, Post-Master’s Certificates).
• Oversees onboarding, student retention initiatives, and co-curricular engagement for non-traditional and working adult learners.
• Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Advanced Practice, Specialty Directors and graduate faculty to provide resources and out-of-classroom experiences for online students.
• Tracks and resolves student issues independently and escalates when appropriate.
• Maintains awareness of policy changes within Rutgers School of Nursing and provides student guidance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The School of Nursing is one of eight schools that make up Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.

The School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s certificate, DNP and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Sr Program Coordinator for The School of Nursing.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides comprehensive, holistic support and serves as the front line to students enrolled in all in-person and online graduate nursing programs (including MSN , DNP , and Post-Master’s Certificates), at the Rutgers University School of Nursing.
• Provides limited programming for students within the Ph.D. in Nursing Science Program.
• Oversees all onboarding processes, student retention initiatives, co-curricular engagement, and administrative support tailored to non-traditional and working adult learners in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Advanced Practice, Specialty Directors and graduate faculty.
• Works in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Advanced Practice and Specialty Directors to provide resources and out-of-classroom experiences for online students during scheduled in-person immersion dates.
• Forms relationships with representatives of various academic and student services departments within Rutgers University and refers students to those departments as necessary.
• Tracks and resolves student issues independently while using professional judgment to determine when issues should be escalated.
• Maintains awareness of communications and ongoing policy changes within the Rutgers School of Nursing and provides student guidance as needed.
• Oversees graduate students’ students-of-concern referrals and inquiries.
• Works collaboratively with the Assistant Dean to address and manage trends to plan programs and processes with multiple campus partners.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 05

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 68278.480

Mid Range Salary 84393.980

Maximum Salary

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

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

Union Description URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of student affairs, graduate student enrollment management and student engagement, crisis management, admission, academic advising, counseling, or related experiences.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and problem-solve.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of student affairs, graduate student enrollment management and student engagement, crisis management, admission, academic advising, counseling, or related experiences.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Access, and Excel.
• Experience with, or learn quickly, all Rutgers software/web resources.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1920

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/16/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

City

City Newark

State

State NJ

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree and 2 years of student affairs, graduate student enrollment management and student engagement, crisis management, admission, academic advising, counseling, or related experiences?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a current member of URA-AFT Administration?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

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