Program Coordinator I

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Department SAS EOF

SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students.

The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the School of Arts & Sciences.Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists with programming and special initiatives for the SAS EOF Program.
• Creates and oversees the SAS EOF mentoring program, serving as the primary staff advisor to the SAS EOF student organizations, maintaining the SAS EOF web site and coordinating social media outreach, serving as editor and publisher for the SAS EOF newsletter and recruiting a team of students to serve as writers, assisting with all aspects of the year-long process of Summer Institute residence life planning.
• Serves as the live-in Residence Life Coordinator during the Summer Institute responsible for over 300 students and 20 Resident Mentor staff.
• Assists the Senior Program Administrator with hiring, selection and training for the SAS EOF program.
• Focuses on SAS EOF student retention initiative, and handling time-sensitive special projects and assignments .
• Takes direction from the Department Administrator Supervisor with summer requisitions, summer purchases, budget reconciliation, and expense reports.
• Assists with payroll for Summer Institute personnel/payroll.
• Assists the SAS EOF Senior Program Administrator to ensure programming and integrative student projects are focused on student retention and graduation.
• Provides alumni relations support, and serve as the SAS EOF liaison with the EOF state-wide alumni association.
• Develops processes to assist with evaluation of Program effectiveness.
• Assists with database management, and identifies additional program resources.
• Assists with the undertaking of on-site evaluations and services.
• Assesses service levels and Program progress, and prepares appropriate recommendations.
• Follows the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education/EOF regulations and assists in preparing annual/expenditure reports, student and programmatic evaluations, and research projects associated with special populations.
• Works consistent with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the SAS EOF Program.
• Works on other SAS EOF projects and duties as assigned.

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function with at least 1 year of professional Residence Life experience.

Certifications/Licenses - Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license would be required for this position.

• Must be able to interact with high-level administrators.
• Must be self-motivated and detailed-oriented, and be able to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cooperatively with others.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends and live on-campus during the Summer Institute.
• High-level of accountability, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at any given time.
• Residence life experience in some professional capacity.

Preferred Qualifications - Awareness of national trends and best practices related to diversity, inclusivity, undergraduate retention programs and practices, academic support services, and campus climate issues. Experience working with EOF students, first-generation student needs, and/or multicultural programs and services.

• Clean Driving Record.

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Immunization Requirements

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