Program Coordinator I

Overview

Program Coordinator I – Department of Kinesiology & Health, School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ.

Posting Summary

Rutgers seeks a Program Coordinator I to serve as an academic advisor for the Department of Kinesiology and Health, reporting to the Senior Program Administrator. The position involves advising over 1,400 declared/undecided majors and minors in Exercise Science and Sport Management on course selection and registration processes.

Responsibilities

- Accomplish day‑to‑day advising tasks and support undergraduate academic programs.

- Create more efficient and productive processes for students, faculty, and staff.

- Develop new programs and resources focused on student learning and support students in attaining their educational and career goals and maintain relationships with other academic departments within the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

Qualifications – Minimum Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of academic advising, workshop design and presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

- Digital and social media capabilities and working experience.

- Prior knowledge and working experience with graduate programs and/or in higher education.

- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, WebEx/Skype/FaceTime/Video familiarity, Joomla, CourseAtlas, Requisitioning Process and Responsibilities in RU Marketplace/SciQuest, Salesforce, Concur Expense Management.

Certifications & Licenses

None required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

- Some inter‑campus travel to classes and facilities, generally an administrative operations position.

Special Conditions

- Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends required.

Benefits

- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.

- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.

- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.

- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).

- Life insurance coverage.

- Employee discount programs.

Salary Details

Grade 04 – Minimum $59,893.48 – Mid Range $73,909.48 – Maximum $87,925.48.

EEO 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, pregnancy, 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.

Supplemental Questions

- * Do you have a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding academic advising, workshop design and presentation?

- Yes

- No

Required Documents

- Resume/CV

- Cover Letter/Letter of Application

- List of Professional References (contact info)

Optional Documents

None requested.

Additional Information

Rutgers University participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law. For technical assistance with the applicant tracking system, please contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848‑932‑4444 or ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu.

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