Afterschool Assistant Program Leader

Position: After school Assistant Program Leader (Multiple Vacancies)
Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title After school Assistant Program Leader (Multiple Vacancies) Posting Number 26TM0104 Department Cornwall Center Metro Studies Overview Posting Summary

Rutgers University
- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking an After School Assistant. The Cornwall Center at Rutgers University-Newark, is seeking energetic and creative advocates to serve as After-school Program Servant Leaders for the Promise Youth University, Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center (PYU-21st CCLC). PYU-21st CCLC serves 3rd
-8th grade students, including students with special needs, delivering a science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) based program. PYU will employ Servant Leaders to work alongside certified teachers, community sponsors, community-based organizations, and other servant leaders to deliver high quality programs, at a15 to 1 student-staff ratio. Servant Leaders will support the program implementation of give essential components, high quality academic and character-building enrichment;

parent and family involvement; civic engagement and social action; intergenerational servant leadership; and nutrition, health and mental health. Servant leaders support the seamless transition from the school day to after-school, including snack and meal distribution and homework help. Program leaders will undergo training to support classroom management and the integration of positive youth development in their instruction and interaction with students.

This project is funded by New Jersey Department of Education, Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

This position will be responsible for and not limited to the following:

* Providing academic remediation

* Assisting with interactive activities

* Supervising students

* Working collaboratively with partners,

* Participating in and apply learnings from ongoing professional development

* Communicating with families

This position is contingent upon continuation of grant funding.

FLSA Nonexempt Salary Details $15.92 - 27.00 hourly 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

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may 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

* Employee discount programs

Position Status Part Time Working Hours 20 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. (Approval not required)

Payroll Designation People Soft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

* High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed.

* An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed

* An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement

* Candidates must possess a high school diploma

* Must be able to communicate orally and in written form

* Must have a passion for working with youth and exhibit professionalism at all times

* Candidates must exhibit cultural competence

* Candidate should be sensitive to the complexity surrounding the challenges that our scholars face

* Ideal candidate is a self-starter and enthusiastic about working with youth

Preferred Qualifications

* Some undergraduate experience is highly preferred Individuals who have experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics are highly encouraged to apply

* Experience working with youth highly preferred

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Posting Details

Posting Open Date 03/23/2026 Posting Close Date 06/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Special…