Program Coordinator I

Ranked #46 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.

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Program Coordinator I in the Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Rutgers University-Camden is committed to achieving and advancing the principles of social justice education and views belonging as an essential component of the educational experience for our students. The Program Coordinator will assist our campus community in achieving this goal through serving as a resource and liaison for students on issues through education, outreach, programs, and advocacy. The position will seek to enhance the student experience and promote retention, graduation, and academic achievement. We envision Rutgers University-Camden to be a community where all people, of all identities and experiences, are understood, appreciated, and fully included. The position exists to direct the programmatic, educational, and leadership development opportunities for undergraduates on the Rutgers University-Camden campus on issues of race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, gender expression, and social justice. The Program Coordinator will work to support our undergraduate population and take a primary role in the education of our larger student body on issues of race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and sexual and gender diversity.

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid 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, 2024. 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.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

* Master's degree

* Working with social media and program marketing

* Grant writing experience is a plus

This position will require frequent night and weekend hours.