Unit Administrator/Specialist Casual (Part time/Temporary)

Rutgers University; Georgia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden seeks a Unit Administrator/Specialist Casual to support outreach and recruitment for the Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts. The role focuses on strengthening relationships with local high schools, colleges, and prospective students through outreach activities, school visits, and recruitment communications.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, assisting with portfolio reviews, providing information about VMPA programs, and supporting open

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Requires up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach and recruitment efforts of the Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts.
• Maintain relationships with local high schools, colleges, and prospective students.
• Respond to inquiries and assist with portfolio reviews and information about VMPA programs.
• Coordinate open houses, pre-college arts programs, and events for prospective students and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Unit Administrator/Specialist Casual (Part time/Temporary)

The School of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The School of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences , University College , and the Graduate School .

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a candidate to support the outreach and recruitment efforts of the Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts ( VMPA ). In this role, the successful candidate will help strengthen and maintain relationships with local high schools, colleges, and prospective students through outreach activities, school visits, and the preparation and distribution of recruitment communications.

The position will also serve as a resource for prospective students by responding to individual inquiries, assisting with portfolio review activities, and providing information about VMPA academic programs and opportunities. Additionally, the position will support department recruitment and engagement initiatives, including open houses, pre-college arts programs, and other events designed to introduce prospective students and families to VMPA and Rutgers-Camden.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Salary Details

Salary Details A range of $15.92/hour - $30/hour.

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

Working Hours

Up to 20 hours per week

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Requires up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

(None specified)

Posting Open Date

09/09/2026

Posting Close Date

10/09/2026

Pre-employment Screening

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

Posting Specific Questions

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

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