Program Coordinator I

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator I for Intercollegiate Athletics. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Success, and plays an integral role in advancing the mission of the Scarlet Knights For Life™ program at Rutgers University–New Brunswick.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Supports varsity intercollegiate student-athletes in their career development, personal enrichment, and community engagement efforts, helping prepare them for success during and beyond their collegiate experience.
• Assists with individual and group career advising, job placement support, and employer relations,
• Tracks and communicates internship and employment opportunities to student-athletes based on their interests and future goals.
• Supports campus and community engagement programming.
• Coordinates career events and networking initiatives, and contributes to annual reporting and partnership development efforts.
• Supports alumni engagement initiatives for former student-athletes (letterwinners).
• Serves as a staff liaison for assigned teams, assisting with one-on-one career advising, personal enrichment programming, community engagement activities, and alumni programming.
• Advances a comprehensive development model that connects student-athletes with
• meaningful professional pathways and lifelong engagement opportunities.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources, education, business or any related field.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.