Program Coordinator

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff.

Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency.

Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan
. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the Research on Women Institute. The Institute for Research on Women (IRW) is a nationally and internationally recognized hub of interdisciplinary feminist scholarship in the School of Arts and Sciences. IRW runs the Rutgers Public Engagement Project, develops publications (including its Feminist Bookshelf book series, the online journal Rejoinder, and the podcast Mnemosyne), supports working groups, and hosts visiting scholars from around the world.

This is a fully grant funded position.

• Provides support for IRW’s Director and Executive Director and is responsible for organizing, administering, and coordinating multiple facets of the unit’s work.
• Manages IRW’s purchasing, financial, and budget functions.
• Coordinates planning and procedures related to all IRW’s programs and events with oversight of all logistical arrangements.
• Helps with podcasting and social media campaigns. Leads photography, video, and multimedia initiatives.
• Maintains website, social media, and You Tube sites.
• Provides research and copyediting support, as well as design input, for IRW’s extensive ongoing publications.
• Researches and recommends methods to expand communication with internal and external constituents.

Grade: 04

Minimum Salary: $59,893.48 | Mid‑Range Salary: $73,909.48 | Maximum Salary: $87,925.48

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Benefits 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; and employee discount programs.

Full Time | Standard

Hours:

37.50 hours per week | Hybrid work arrangement possible per Rutgers Policy 60.3.22.

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices, as well as office administration and organization.
• A minimum of two years relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong research, analytical, and writing skills, computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat), and strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Strong problem‑solving and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Initiative and a high sense of responsibility, a cooperative approach to responsibilities, and sound judgment.