"Senior Program Coordinator"

Position Summary

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the Sr. Program Coordinator is a leadership position responsible for helping to advance RBS Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Office programs and initiatives at RBS.

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

• Organizes, coordinates, implements, and monitors RBS IDEA programs, initiatives, and projects that fall under the RBS IDEA Office
• Assists in the recruiting, engagement, retention, academic success, and professional development of students from historically underrepresented and underserved backgrounds
• Administers the following programs: RBS NextUP, RBS PREP, RBS B-STAR, RBS C.E.O. Network, as well as future programs and initiatives within the purview of the RBS IDEA Office to be established
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of projects, planning, preparation, evaluation, communications, events, records, statistics, program reports, and documents
• Develops processes, evaluates program effectiveness and identifies and recruits additional program resources
• Oversees advertising and executes recruitment strategy to increase student engagement and involvement in RBS IDEA programs
• Develops and maintains a master schedule of all programs and activities
• Manages the daily operational procedures of the RBS IDEA Office, including student meetings, collecting and maintaining accurate records and student data for use in various departmental reports
• Runs, updates, and maintains RBS IDEA Office webpages
• Oversees the production of electronic and printed marketing materials
• Develops and maintains social media and software platforms to enhance communications with current students, prospective students, and internal/external stakeholders
• Must also be able to manage other duties as assigned throughout the year demonstrating the capability to synthesize new information and use it to create positive change

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates a deep knowledge and understanding of program design and execution, coordination, organization, facilitation, data collection, general research principles and practices, report analysis, writing, social media networking, and promotion/outreach. Requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function.

City

Newark

State

NJ

Equipment Utilized

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher are required. Requires access and use of a laptop computer and printer. Requires advanced use of survey tools such as Qualtrics and Google Forms.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Requires the ability to perform in a dynamic fast paced environment and communicate effectively with multiple constituencies, tactfully, and diplomatically. Must manage sensitive personal information with discretion and good judgment. May require travel between campuses for university business. Ability and willingness to travel to off-campus events, and businesses in the NY/NJ metro area. This position will often require evening and weekend hours. Weekly travel between campuses is expected. Must be able to lift 50lbs or less.