Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Program Coordinator I
Job Category
Staff & Executive
Department
FASC - English
Overview
Ranked #61 in
U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification.
Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.
Posting Summary
The Program Coordinator provides administrative support for the MFA in Creative Writing and the Writers House Programs. Working under the direction of the Chair of English and Communications and the MFA Program Director, the incumbent plans and implements new programming and communications (including social media, online and print advertising, web site management and in-person presentations). Monitors spending and tracks grants expenditures for Writers House Program. Leads the development, organization, and overall strategy for ongoing Writers House Programs such as the Cooper Street Writers Program, Growing Great Writers Program. Researches, identifies and writes grants to support the activities of the MFA and Writers House programs. Provides administrative support for the MFA program to include course scheduling, admissions recruitment, and application management.
This position is partially grant-supported.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a fully remote work arrangement.
The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at
https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
04
Position Salary
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Annual Minimum Salary
51359.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
63909.500
Annual Maximum Salary
76460.000
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.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in an arts and sciences field required or an equivalent combination of education and/or experiences plus two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of office administration, organization, and planning.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requires excellent computer skills; excellent oral and written communication; organizational skills; ability to multi-task under busy sometimes stressful office conditions; ability to deal with a variety of situations with discretion and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Some background and experience in some aspect of English, Writing and/or Grants Management is highly desirable. Administrative experience in an organization of comparable complexity is highly preferred.
Master’s Degree preferred
Master’s Degree preferred
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be available to work occasional evening and weekend hours in addition to the standard workweek.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST0864
Posting Open Date
04/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Camden
City
Camden
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.
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