Senior Program Coordinator; Community Engagement

Senior Program Coordinator (Community Engagement)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator (Community Engagement) for the School of Engineering. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Innovation in Engineering Education, this position ensures student projects demonstrate authentic engineering design/analysis/safety, satisfy ABET-aligned outcomes, and meet SoE's badge certification standards. This position partners with the Program Coordinator for Community Engagement (PCCE) in the NB Provost's Office, with the School of Engineering faculty advisors, and community organizations to embed community voice in the engineering student design cycle process.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Coordinates the engineering validation and academic integration of community-engaged engineering student projects within the School of Engineering (SoE).
• Supports senior design/course-embedded projects and student organization community engagement projects.
• Coordinates with the SoE Development Team where industry sponsorship or in-kind support for student projects is involved.
• Assists with planning, scheduling, organizing school of engineering community engagements.

FLSA
- Nonexempt

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 - 37.5

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift
- Day

Work Arrangement
- Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through January 31, 2026. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System.

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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
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a STEM field and at least 2 years of experience with community outreach programs.

Certifications/Licenses - A valid driver's license would be required for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with engineering design, analysis, prototyping, or testing. Familiarity with ABET outcomes and engineering education practices. Experience working with community organizations or service-learning contexts. Excellent oral/written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications - 3 years of experience with community outreach programs (e.g., Engineers Without Borders, EPICS, Habitat for Humanity builds with engineering components). Experience with digital badging or other credentialing systems in higher education. Experience coordinating community-engaged or experiential learning programs. Familiarity with sustainability, ethics in design, or community-partnered research.

Equipment Utilized - CAD/CAE/analysis tools (MATLAB, Solid Works, COMSOL/FEA), Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams), LMS platforms, Qualtrics, python, and assessment tools.

Physical Demands and…