Senior Program Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Program Coordinator Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support Department Academic Foundations Center Overview

The AFC and its myriad programs provide academic opportunities, resources, leadership development and other support initiatives for first generation-low income college bound scholars to achieve success through education. As the first Rutgers-Newark special program established to identify talent beyond traditional measures and then recruit, retain, and graduate talented young people from the greater Newark area, AFC remains a jewel in the crown of Rutgers
- Newark, serving nearly 1500 undergraduate students annually.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University - Newark, an urban public research anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking an Senior Program Coordinator for the Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF) located within the Academic Foundations Center (AFC) and which will report to the Assistant Dean/Associate Director.

The Senior Program Coordinator in consultation with the Assistant Dean/Associate Director, has responsibility and oversight for EOF funding roster, recruitment, and transfer admissions of the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

* Oversight and coordination of grant awarding/funding, student outreach, recruitment, transfer admissions, roster and program data

* Serving as liaison with the Office of Admissions, Office of Student Accounting, Office of Financial Aid, HESAA, and OSHE/EOF Central

* Development of strategies to improve outreach initiatives, financial aid processing, and data management to meet programmatic initiatives and goals

* Supplies direction and training for EOF recruitment initiatives and strategies regarding admissions and outreach programming

* Collaborates with university offices to coordinate financial support for EOF students and is responsible for working with the University Enrollment Management and other offices to disburse special initiative funding, school scholarships, as well as emergency assistance funds

* Collaborates and provides direction to ensure that student support policies and processes are effective and constructive

* Requires a high level of accountability, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

* Follows the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, HESAA, and EOF regulations for grant management and their work is consistent with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the EOF program.

FLSA Exempt Grade 05 Salary Details Minimum Salary  Mid Range Salary  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.

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 Full Time Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift 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, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System.

Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation People Soft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

* Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of program design and execution, coordination, organization, facilitation, report analysis, writing, and promotion/outreach.

* Also requires a minimum of two years relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function that includes coordination of work and management of people; good communication skills; and computer literacy.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Bachelor's…