"Senior Program Coordinator"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Plans and executes programs on behalf of the PRCC that increase overall awareness of issues relevant to the African American and African Diasporic community. Coordinates programs such as Black Welcome Week, the Rites of Passage Pre-Commencement Celebration, Robeson recognition programs, etc.
• Serves as a liaison between the Paul Robeson Cultural Center and other university departments, community members, and student organizations.
• Works collaboratively with various divisional, campus units and student organizations to meet programmatic goals and objectives.
• Works with the Center staff to coordinate the recruiting, managing, and training of the center's student interns, work-study students, graduate students, and volunteers, supervising the students' day-to-day responsibilities.
• Plays a key role in connecting with the student body by advising registered student organizations, which includes providing administrative oversight of student organizations and their operations; meets with student leaders as needed.
• Develops, implements and evaluates the center's media/marketing efforts including social media and websites.
• Serves as a liaison to the Student Affairs media/marketing units.
• Works on a variety of projects as assigned by the director, which may include but is not limited to grants research, workshops, leadership development and other programs.
• Serves as a backup to PRCC Administrative Assistant for purchasing on behalf of PRCC.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, communication, student affairs, African American/Africana Studies or closely related field/discipline, and two (2) years of experience working in a comparable position with success in program development, project management, logistical management, and supervisory skills; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Equipment Utilized

Both PC and Mac computers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to lift boxes and packages up to 25lbs.

Special Conditions

May need to work some weeknights and weekends, as needed.