Director, Campus Programs

Rutgers University • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director, Campus Programs for Student Centers and Activities. Reporting to the Executive Director for Student Centers and Activities, this position is responsible for the strategic leadership of Rutgers University-New Brunswick co-curricular programs, activities, traditions, and events that promote learning and enhance the overall educational and community building for mor than 40,000 students. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Student Engagement and Campus Programs is part of Student Centers and Activities and is integral in implementing a cohesive programming model and oversees the primary student programming board (Rutgers University Programming Association – RUPA ) which is responsible for coordinating and implementing over 200 annual events along with professional staff driven programs including Homecoming, Senior Days, Lecturer Series, and Late Knight Programming.

Nice To Haves

• 7 to 10 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading department and/or divisional initiatives and/or committees.
• Proficiency with various technology platforms and applications (Sakai, Canvas, Microsoft Teams) and familiarity with Campus Labs Engage Platform.
• Association and/or involvement with professional associations ( ACUI , NACA , NASPA , ACPA ).

Responsibilities

• Oversees the design and implementation of programs and initiatives that align with the University’s strategic goals of creating vibrant learning community attending to the social, cultural, physical, intellectual, and emotional needs of our students to create a sense of belonging and community.
• Oversees a team of professional staff, graduate assistants and students to create and implement strategic programs that foster prideful and engaged university community.
• Works with intentional efforts to engage all students in a variety of educational and community building activities and programs.
• Collaborates with other University staff and departments to increase students’ understanding of their role within the Rutgers community by providing opportunities that connect classroom learning with the co-curricular experiences.
• Ensures smooth delivery and continuous improvement for each program, while maintaining consistency of key learning objectives to support student engagement.
• Serves as a senior member of Student Centers and Activities and manages programs and resources spread across the five campuses of New Brunswick.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed