Sr. Program Administrator Supervisor

Overview

The Institute for Families (IFF) at the Rutgers University School of Social Work exists to advance the professional practices and knowledge base of individuals and organizations dedicated to creating brighter futures for children, youth, and their caregivers. IFF implements a portfolio of programs and evaluations that enhance the capacity of child welfare and human service systems—primarily through training, technical assistance, and applied research services—which reaches more than 30,000 child- and family‑serving professionals annually.

• Provides subject matter expertise and technical knowledge to support the development of learning products and educational materials for the early care and learning workforce.
• Ensures that training sessions, curricula, reports, infographics, and other educational materials developed for the Institute’s early childhood initiatives are inclusive of developmentally appropriate, evidence‑based, and culturally responsive practices in early childhood.
• Contributes to a team of instructional designers, subject matter experts, program partners, and stakeholders dedicated to high‑quality content, learner‑centered materials, and strong engagement of early childhood professionals in various roles.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience:
  
  At least five (5) years of related experience in the education or early childhood education field, or relevant professional experience and strong knowledge of early and school‑age child development.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, instructional technology, communication, or a related educational field, and supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles and their applications, as well as emerging instructional technologies.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical‑thinking skills and the ability to work with staff from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact and to raise issues in a timely fashion.
  • Ability to assist with the facilitation of learning needs assessment tasks and present instructional materials to internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicate technical information to a non‑technical audience, and establish cooperative working relationships with staff, clients, and subject matter experts.
  • Ability to work within various learning management systems.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of requirements related to instructional technology for ADA compliance and familiarity with the boundaries of copyright and Fair Use guidelines.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • At least seven years’ experience in an early childhood education field.
  • Experience with instructional technology, including rapid development tools.
• Certification/License: A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.

• 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

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./non‑discrimination‑statement

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least five (5) years of related experience in the education or early childhood education field, or relevant professional experience and strong knowledge of early and school‑age child development?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is critical for early care and learning professionals to learn about?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience preparing, reviewing, or leading training and educational content?

  (Open Ended Question)

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• List of Professional References (contact Info)

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