Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
FIGS Coordinator |
| Posting Number |
25TM0163 |
| Department |
Career Exploration and Success |
| Overview |
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. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a
FIGS Coordinator for the Office of Career Exploration and Success. This position supports the administration of the First-Year Interest Group Seminars (
FIGS), one-credit seminars for first-year students that are developed and taught by Rutgers juniors and seniors. In Fall 2025,
FIGS will enroll more than 2,100 first-year students in 80+ sections of the
FIGS course.
FIGS Coordinators will help to train and supervise Peer Instructors who have developed a ten-week course for first-year students to explore an academic interest/career area, discover the wide array of resources available at Rutgers, and connect with students, faculty and staff connected to their course subject. The position will report to one of the Assistant Directors for First-Year Career Engagement and the Associate Director of First-Year Career Engagement.
For more information about the
FIGS program, visit our website:
https://careers.rutgers.edu/students-alumni/courses-high-impact-mentoring-programs/first-year-interest-group-seminars-figs.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Completes departmental and team trainings.
- Represents FIGS and CES at New Student Orientation (NSO) Information Fair.
- Approves FIGS course lesson plans and syllabi, and meets with Peer Instructors as needed.
- Contributes content to and supports the coordination of a 3-day student leadership training (August 25-27, 2025).
- Supervises a cohort of FIGS Peer Instructors as they teach their courses.
- Provides administrative oversight for sections of FIGS (e.g., attendance record-keeping, grading, logistics, etc.).
- Presents CES content in FIGS class presentations.
- Conducts class observations and office hours.
- Supports the recruitment and interview process for Fall 2026 Peer Instructors.
- Completes individual projects to support the FIGS program including ongoing supervision of Peer Instructors and/or Senior Peer Instructors, support of the 3-credit Peer Instructor Education (PI Ed course), marketing and assessment initiatives.
- Supports CES Career Fairs and major events.
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Hours Per Week |
13.5 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Position Salary |
$25/hour |
| 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. |
| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Previous teaching experience and/or experience with the FIGS program.
- Past supervision experience with student leaders on a college campus.
- Understanding of the first-year experience and college transition concerns.
- Experience with Canvas course site management, Smartsheet.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Past experience working with student leaders on a college campus.
- Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Attention to detail.
- Clear communication skills.
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Posting Details
| Posting Open Date |
04/29/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
05/13/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
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. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Apr 29, 2025