Senior Program Coordinator Supervisor

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 Supervisor in the Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America (CPRA). Reporting to the Director, this Senior Program Coordinator serves as the chief non-academic officer of CPRA, providing administrative leadership and support.

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

• Plans, executes, and manages CPRA's activities and events.
• Oversees and coordinates all administrative functions and operations.
• Manages communications efforts, including, maintaining and updating web and social media presences and other platforms and producing and curating content.
• Approve a variety of business and payroll transactions.
• Initial point of contact for the Center, interacting extensively with the University community and external partners and stakeholders.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of office administration, project management, and communication, promotion, and outreach. Also requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience in an administrative function; excellent communication skills and organizational skills.

City

Newark

State

NJ

Equipment Utilized

Regularly and extensively uses MS Office Suite, Cornerstone, Discoverer/Tableau, ROCS, HCM, RAPSS, OneSource, ECRT, Canvas, and Drupal, and knows or will learn any and all systems used for payroll, accounting, budget, financial reporting, personnel, facilities and space, grant submission and management, events, communication, website and social media, expense reimbursement, absence reporting, record keeping and retention, time keeping, and knows or will learn all the equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of the position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Fast-paced, stakeholder-focused team environment with a significant public presence and with requirements to skillfully and professionally handle multiple shifting priorities, interacting successfully with various individuals and stakeholders at all levels of the University and external community. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends and attend events and meetings at various off-campus locations. Requires travel to event, partner, and community sites.