Facilities and Events Coordinator

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Facilities and Events Coordinator

Job Category: URA-AFT Administrative

Department:
Recreation

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 Facilities and Events Coordinator for Student Affairs - Recreation.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides day-to-day leadership, administration, and supervision for the Member Services operations at the designated Recreation indoor and outdoor facilities in support and alignment with the Recreation Department Strategic Plan.
• Works with the Assistant Director in staff management, facility operations, events scheduling, risk management, budget planning, policy development, assessment and department support.

Minimum Salary: 68,278.48

Mid Range Salary: 84,393.98

Maximum Salary:

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.

• 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

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two (2) years of experience in staff training, supervision, and evaluation; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Training Certification or the ability to obtain it within first 90 days of employment.
• Current driver license and access to a vehicle and be able to pass Defensive Driving course within first 90 days of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming, equitable, and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working in a college setting.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing daily facility fiscal and risk management.
• Evidence of leadership experience and/or a commitment to student learning and development.
• A comprehensive understanding of university Recreation programs, operations and services.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Docu Sign and Innosoft Fusion software.

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Office 365, Smartsheet, DSERec, Innosoft Fusion Recreation Management.

Special Conditions

• Ability to work evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed flexibly with regular weekday office hours.
• Clean Driving Record.

• Posting Number: 25ST2297
• Posting Open Date: 11/07/2025
• Regional Campus:
  Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Home Location Campus:
  Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
• City:
  Piscataw…