Senior Program Coordinator (Confidential

Position Details

• Recruitment/Posting
  
  Title:
  
  Senior Program Coordinator (Confidential)
• Job Category:
  Staff & Executive
  - Administrative & Support
• Department: EVP & Chief Admin Officer
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Grade: 05
• Union
  
  Description:
  
  Administrators Confidential
• Payroll Designation:
  People Soft
• Position Pension Eligibility: ABP
• Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  37.50
• 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 Flex Work@RU Application System.
• Terms of Appointment:
  Staff - 12 month
• Salary:
  Minimum Salary , Mid Range Salary , Maximum Salary
• Position Status:
  Full Time
• Posting Number: 26ST1568
• Posting Open Date: 07/28/2026
• Regional Campus:
  Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Home Location Campus:
  Rutgers University
  - New Brunswick
• City:
  New Brunswick
• State: NJ

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator (Confidential) for the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. This position reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer and supports the development, implementation, coordination, and ongoing administration of strategic initiatives related to the University's civil rights functions. Working closely with senior leadership, the Senior Program Coordinator assists with efforts to strengthen the University's civil rights infrastructure, improve coordination across relevant offices and stakeholders, and develop consistent, effective, and accessible processes for addressing civil rights-related matters across the institution.

The position requires independent judgment, strong organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment. Responsibilities include project and implementation planning, research and benchmarking, process development and documentation, stakeholder coordination, preparation of reports and briefing materials, and development of tools and resources to support effective program operations.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Coordinates the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of the operational infrastructure within the University's civil rights function.
• Coordinates cross-functional initiatives involving University offices and stakeholders with responsibilities related to civil rights, Title VI, equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, accessibility, Title IX, and related areas.
• Compiles, organizes, and analyzes programmatic and operational information to support leadership decision-making, program development, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinates the development, documentation, and implementation of standardized processes, protocols, workflows, and referral pathways to promote consistency, clarity, and coordination across the University.
• Conducts reviews and documents the mapping of existing functions, responsibilities, processes, and stakeholder relationships to identify gaps, overlaps, dependencies, and opportunities for improved coordination.
• Develops and prepares reports,…