"Program Coordinator II"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator II for the Department of Animal Sciences within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Animal Sciences is the largest undergraduate program (>450 majors) in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Expert-level communication skills will support and strengthen the Department's current functions and allow for growth in new areas. Work is consistent with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the Department of Animal Sciences and Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides assistance to the Senior Program Coordinator (SPC) in managing the Animal Science Undergraduate Program and the Graduate Program in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences in conjunction with the Undergraduate Program Director (UPD) and Graduate Program Director (GPD).
• Handles front desk activities, general academic advising, special projects, and smooth running of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Prepares program reports, updates the website, and handles event planning.
• Builds security and management support by scheduling and managing building key and swipe card access for Bartlett Hall, submitting work orders to Institutional Planning/Facilities Offices, maintaining office supplies, and overseeing package deliveries and mail.
• Provides backup support to Department Administrator by assisting with creating reports, informational materials, exam preparation, scantron grading, and other duties needed to facilitate departmental goals.
• Supports departmental grant programs by preparing program reports and compiling informational materials, and participates in event planning for a related annual scientific conference.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and/or relevant experience in an administrative position in an academic department of an institution of higher education.

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

Equipment Utilized

Rutgers University Systems, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, Indesign/Pagemaker.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Office setting.