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Program Coordinator I (Curricula & Assessment)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

May 05, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Coordinator I (Curricula & Assessment)
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SAS Undergraduate Education
Overview	The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts. SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni. SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University. The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Coordinator I (Curricula & Assessment) for the Office of Undergraduate Education within the School of Arts & Sciences ( SAS). Provides high-level support for the Office of Undergraduate Education, the SAS Curriculum Committee (CC), and the SAS Core Requirements Committee ( CRC). Compiles and prepares materials for all CC and CRC meetings and prepares reports of committees' actions for the SAS Faculty and for review by sister schools. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Serves as the primary person responsible for curricular forensics and data verification, to include data gathering, data analysis for both text and numerical data, and reporting for various OUE functions and initiatives for varied and diverse audiences. Reviews and prepares materials for CRC and CC review, and subsequent SAS faculty review. Coordinates SAS assessment reporting and verification with SAS departments. Works closely with the Vice Dean of Undergraduate Education, the Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, and the Associate Director of Administration. Serves as liaison within and outside the unit and assists departments and OUE with ongoing catalog updates. Works independently with minimal supervision, within established work parameters, with few direct instructions. Carries out routine and non-routine tasks with occasional review of work outputs by supervisor. Performs professional work that requires knowledge of general administrative/office management principles and practices and a good understanding, use, and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology, and applied bases of departmental administration.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
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	A bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of two years relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong proofreading and editing skills. Strong MS Office skills, specifically in Excel but also in Word and Power Point. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications	Two years' experience in higher education. Experience with basic statistical analysis. Sophisticated Excel knowledge. Excellent proofreading skills. A broad understanding of Rutgers University and the School of Arts and Sciences, academic departments, student services, higher education practice and the responsibilities of an Office of Undergraduate Education. Prior experience using Rutgers and SAS systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working with faculty and be an effective and thoughtful communicator. A genuine interest in higher ed curriculum and curriculum development preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Adobe PDF, Microsoft Outlook Email/Calendar; DocuSign, SAS Course Catalog Proposal system, REGIS, CourseAtlas, University Course Scheduling System, Degree Navigator, Master Course List, Canvas, and other Rutgers systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be available to work a limited number of evenings and weekends each semester for SAS special events such as SAS Convocation, SAS Admitted Student Open House, or other events requested by Vice Dean. Must be punctual and available during core business hours to meet operations needs of office OUE leadership team. This position must coordinate competing priorities. Must be able to handle interruptions and quickly re-establish focus on multiple tasks at hand on a continual basis. In office location with stairs.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0933
Posting Open Date	05/05/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
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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