Program Coordinator I

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Aug 28, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Coordinator I
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	SASN -Earth & Environmental Sci
Overview	Understanding the Earth processes is of utmost importance in the modern world. We offer curricula in environmental sciences, environmental earth sciences, earth engineering and environmental sustainability and prepare our students for successful and rewarding careers or graduate studies. Our faculty has strengths in water, soil and air pollution and innovative techniques to study them. Research and education emphasize practical applications, especially in the field. The department offers rigorous courses that are comparable to the best in the country. Student research is an integral part of the learning experience and provides opportunities for enhanced understanding. Technical abilities and effective communication are emphasized in preparation for successful careers and graduate studies. Small classes provide individual attention to students for enhanced learning. Our students are considered by both industry leaders and graduate programs to be well prepared for their chosen paths. From the oceans to the atmosphere, Earth's surface and beyond, our faculty and students research all areas of Earth and Environmental Sciences. See our individual research areas for further information: https://sasn.rutgers.edu/academics-admissions/academic-departments/earth-environmental-science
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 Program Coordinator I for the Geophysics for Environmental Management Students ( GEMS) project in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark ( SASN). Reporting to the Principal Investigator, this Program Coordinator I is responsible for the administration and coordination of the GEMS project. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Coordinating day-to-day operations for the project. Coordinating all aspects of the project including GEMS programming, curriculum development, events and meetings, and coordination of and with participants, and related programs and academic and government partners. Providing operational support to project leadership, participating in project decisions, program development and implementation, and evaluation. Maintaining and supporting the use of department geophysical instrumentation. Conducting research in near surface geophysics in collaboration with GEMS participants, under the direction of the PI and co-PI. Planning and organizing annual project meetings and other events. Collecting, maintaining, and providing program information/drafts for funder reports. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships within Rutgers and with academic partners and collaborating laboratories.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	57356.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	71372.00
Annual Maximum Salary	85388.00
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 or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of coordination, organization, report analysis, writing, research, and promotion/outreach.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, strong computer literacy, the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, and to interact successfully with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the University community and with external academic and government partners. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stakeholder focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred. Experience with and/or knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines preferred. Knowledge of and expertise in near surface geophysics methods preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Position regularly uses MS Office Suite, Cornerstone, RU Marketplace, ECRT, RAPSS, and knows or will learn any and all systems the University uses for grant accounting, submission, and administration; purchasing and procurement; travel and expense reimbursement; facilities and space scheduling and management, event management, communications, website and social media maintenance and updates, and all required geophysical and know or will learn all the equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of this position now or in the future, including any materials, equipment, software, or databases required by academic partners, government laboratory partners, and funders.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Requires the coordination of and collaboration with multiple stakeholders including RU-N faculty, staff, students, administrators, and academic and government laboratory partners; and an understanding of the culture and policies within the Department, at SASN, RU-N, and RU, as well as in other academic and government settings. Fast-paced, deadline driven, stakeholder-focused, collaborative environment. Occasional weekend and/or evening work may be required. Travel to events (including overnight/out of state) and academic partner and student field sites will be required. Physical work involving field-based geophysical data acquisition required.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1481
Posting Open Date	06/27/2024
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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