Sr. Program Coordinator - (First-Year Interest Group Seminars Program)

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the Office of Career Exploration and Success. Reporting to the Associate Director for New Student Career Engagement, the Senior Program Coordinator assists in the development of programs that ensure students begin exploring their career interests from day one of their Rutgers University experience. The incumbent supports the Associate Director in overseeing the First-Year Interest Group Seminars ( FIGS), one-credit courses developed and taught by upper-class students to aid first-year students in their transition to college and their exploration of an academic path or career interest. Each fall, the First-Year Interest Group Seminars ( FIGS) program enrolls over 1,500 first-year students in more than 80 course sections. The Senior Program Coordinator assists the Associate Director with the curriculum development and course oversight of the First-Year Interest Group Seminars ( FIGS) courses as well as the three-credit seminar for Peer Instructors. The incumbent is responsible for the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of part-time program coordinators, Senior Peer Instructors, Peer Instructors and undergraduate interns. The incumbent also provides career advising services to first-year students.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

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, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.