Senior Program Coordinator

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Jan 02, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Program Coordinator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	NJ Step
Overview	The New Jersey Scholarship and Transformative Education (NJ- STEP) Consortium is an association of higher educational institutions that work in partnership with NJ Department of Corrections and State Parole to provide comprehensive college degree programming for students while incarcerated and to assist in their transition to college life and further degree work upon release. Under the office of the Chancellor, NJ- STEP serves a statewide population of people enrolled in college while in prison, on parole and post incarceration. NJ- STEP operates at each Rutgers campus, in 5 separate prisons, and a variety of residential reentry programs and partner college campuses across the state. For further information, please visit http://njstep.newark.rutgers.edu/
Posting Summary	Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator. This position is located at the Newark campus and reports to the Director of Transitions. The Senior Program Coordinator will assist in all aspects of administering the assigned campus' Mountainview Community (consisting of formerly incarcerated college students). This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Manages all administrative tasks and program communications, as well as supervision of students workers and tracking all program data and generates reports. Works collaboratively with a multitude of university offices to expand services, program outcomes and better assist program participants. Facilitates recruiting efforts and has sole determination whether a student is qualified to join the Mountainview community. Responsible to liaise with other campus units including Enrollment Services such as Admissions, Financial Aid, etc. Responsible to accept and verify referrals, manage potential student inquiries and liaise with colleagues within NJ STEP and assigned campus, as well as, partner programs at Community Colleges. Plans, directly provides, or procures all support services for students such as course specific tutoring, academic advising and course selection support, drug and alcohol or personal counseling, academic coaching/study skills, campus employment, choosing a major/career, interviewing and job search skills, preparing personal statements and resumes, and managing aspects of reentry. Pre-semester registration checks; maintains up to date contact lists of all students; tracking of student progress, grades and accomplishments. Keeps program staff, volunteers and university administrators abreast of program developments and accomplishments. Coordinates and runs bi-annual Mountainview student meetings. Coordinates annual graduation ceremony; and maintains all program files and records. Exercises discretion in developing academic and non-academic success plans for program participants.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	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.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	65741.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	81857.00
Annual Maximum Salary	97972.00
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of program design and execution, coordination, organization, facilitation, report analysis, writing, and promotion/outreach. Also requires a minimum of two years relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function that includes coordination of work and management of people; good communication skills; and computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Experience or familiarity with correctional settings. Mentoring, tutoring, advising or program coordination experience. Experience with at-risk populations. Preference may be given to candidates whose background is similar to the target population, or individuals with other experience or direct knowledge of the reentry process; Ability to provide field supervision to MSW placements (requires and MSW and SIFI certification) is preferred. A solid understanding of, and investment in, the mission of NJ-STEP, which assists previously and currently incarcerated individuals in earning college degrees would be greatly preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must work some nights and weekends.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2912
Posting Open Date	01/02/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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