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Rutgers The State University Program Coordinator I in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator I
Job Category URA-AFT Administrative
Department SAS - Psychology
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts.
SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.
SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.

The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the Psychology Department within the School of Arts & Sciences.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Provides administrative oversight primarily, but not exclusively, to the SAS - Psychology Graduate Program by coordinating the administration of programs, projects, departmental operations, and/or processes, and management of the preparation and control of records, statistics, reports, and documents.
  • Prioritizes work, resolves routine conflicts and issues, and prepares and implements administrative guidelines and procedures for the program.
  • Handles course scheduling and human resources/academic personnel-related processes and transactions.
  • Schedules appointments, arranges and coordinates logistics for graduate student classes, events and meetings.
  • Creates and disseminates departmental communications, informational and marketing materials, and manages departmental listservs and databases.
  • Provides office administrative support to the Graduate Director and Chair's office.
  • Processes various administrative documents and data.
  • Completes other work consistent with a broad understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the administrative, academic, or research unit, and the tasks and responsibilities of the Graduate Program Coordinator in the achievement of unit goals.
  • Assists in basic unit supporting research activities, perform some fiscal support functions, and/or serve as liaison within and outside unit.
  • Works independently with minimal supervision, within established work parameters, with few direct instructions.
  • Carries out routine and non-routine tasks with occasional review of work outputs by supervisor.
  • Performs professional work that requires knowledge of general administrative/office management principles and practices and a good understanding, use, and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology, and applied bases of departmental administration.
  • Cross-trained in key duties of the Psychology Undergraduate Program to ensure effective coordination across programs and smooth department operation.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 57356.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 71372.000
Annual Maximum Salary 85388.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of office administration, and organization.
  • A minimum of two years relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to be a collaborative team member, strong research ability, analytical and writing skills, computer literacy, strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Website content management software.
  • Understanding and application of University policies including but not limited to Procurement, and Travel and Expense Reimbursement.
  • Familiarity with Rutgers systems including but not limited to Salesforce, HCM, Procurement, Degree Navigator, CSS, CourseAtlas, Grad Portal, Graduate Student Tracking and visa requests, SAS Appointment System.
Equipment Utilized
  • CANVAS, SAS faculty appointment request systems, Oracle Cloud-based applications, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Travel to all RU-NB campuses.

Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1605
Posting Open Date 07/11/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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