Senior Program Coordinator

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 22, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Program Coordinator
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SA-Asian American Cultural Ctr
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 Senior Program Coordinator for the SA - Asian American Cultural Center. This position reports to the Director of the Asian American Cultural Center. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Coordinates, implements, and evaluates the center's comprehensive schedule of short and long-term projects, programs and events that increase overall awareness of issues relevant to the Asian Pacic Islander Desi Arab (APIDA) American community. Works collaboratively with various divisional, campus units and student organizations to meet programmatic goals and objectives. Coordinates the recruiting, managing, and training of the center's student senior interns and supervising the interns' day-to-day responsibilities. Plays a key role in connecting with the student body by advising student organizations and meeting with student leaders as needed. Works with the Director and Assistant Director to advise 30+ APIDA-interest registered student organizations. Provides administrative oversight of student organizations and their operations. Develops, implements, and evaluates the center's media/marketing efforts. Serves as a liaison to the university media/marketing units. Work on a variety of projects as assigned by the Director. Develops an alumni network researches grants and scholarship opportunities, and develops workshops as needed. Serves as a liaison between the Asian American Cultural Center and other university departments, community members, and student organizations.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
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	Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, student affairs, social work, Asian American Studies or closely related field/discipline. Two (2) years of experience working in a comparable position with success in program development, project management, logistical management, and supervisory skills.
Certifications/Licenses	A valid driver's license would be required for this position; Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong administrative skills. Ability to work independently, multi-task, think creatively, and build relationships. Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Advanced knowledge of Outlook, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MicroSoft platforms.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge and efficiency in use of social media tools. Knowledge in graphic art programs such as Canva, Illustrator or Photoshop. Knowledge of various on and off campus resources as points of referrals for students. Cultural competency that reflects, at minimum, an understanding of the cultural needs/issues faced by our student constituency. Ability to demonstrate student-centered approaches to their responsibilities. Fluency in an Asian language including, but not limited to Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Gujarati, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Tagolog, or Vietnamese.
Equipment Utilized	PC and Mac computers.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must work some weeknights and weekends as needed.
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2673
Posting Open Date	11/22/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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