Program Coordinator I

Rutgers University • New Brunswick, NJ

33d • $59,893 - $87,925 • Onsite

About The Position

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. "Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the "https://sas.rutgers.edu/strategic-plan-2024-2029">SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence." Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the Department of Kinesiology & Health within the School of Arts and Sciences. This position serves as an academic advisor for the Department of Kinesiology and Health, reporting to the Senior Program Administrator, who is the Senior Academic Advisor for the department. This involves advising over 1400 declared/undecided majors and minors in Exercise Science and Sport Management on the course selection and registration processes. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Accomplishes day-to-day advising tasks and along with supporting the undergraduate academic programs. Creates more efficient and productive processes for students, faculty, and staff. Develops new programs and resources focused on student learning and supporting students in attaining their educational and career goals and maintaining relationships with other academic departments within the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

Requirements

• 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.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Digital and social media capabilities and working experience.
• Prior knowledge and working experience with graduate programs and/or in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes day-to-day advising tasks and along with supporting the undergraduate academic programs.
• Creates more efficient and productive processes for students, faculty, and staff.
• Develops new programs and resources focused on student learning and supporting students in attaining their educational and career goals and maintaining relationships with other academic departments within the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees