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Program Coordinator I

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Dec 20, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Coordinator I
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SAS - Sociology
Overview	The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff. Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency. Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the Sociology department within the School of Arts and Sciences. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides administrative oversight to the SAS Criminal Justice Undergraduate Program and it's affiliate units by coordinating the administration of programs, projects, departmental operations, and/or processes, and management of the preparation and control of records, data, reports and documents. Prioritizes work, resolves routine conflicts and issues, and prepares and implements administrative guidelines and procedures for the program. Supports and supervision includes course scheduling and human resources/academic personnel related processes and transactions. Creates and disseminates departmental communications, informational and marketing materials, and manages departmental listservs and databases. Provides office administrative support to the Senior Department Administrator, and Criminal Justice Undergraduate Director. Processes various administrative documents and data. Completes other work consistent with a broad understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the administrative, academic, or research unit, and the tasks and responsibilities of the Program Coordinator in the achievement of unit goals. Assists in basic unit-supporting research activities, perform some fiscal support functions, and/or serve as liaison within and outside unit. 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. Cross-trained in select duties of the Sociology Undergraduate and Graduate Program Coordinator so as to ensure effective coordination and backup across positions and smooth department operation.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	59893.480
Mid Range Salary	73909.480
Maximum Salary	87925.480
Offer Information	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.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
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.
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
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 that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of academic faculty and student affairs, office administration, work organization and coordination. A minimum of two years relevant experience in program coordination or administrative function, good communication skills, and strong computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be able to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously and have a team-oriented, positive approach towards work.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of Rutgers or other university applications (Cornerstone, Oracle, SAS portal, Concur, ROCS). Previous work experience in a university environment. Familiarity with working with faculty and students. Understanding of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Equipment Utilized	Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook email, SIRS, BLUE, CSS, Degree Navigator, DICES, Sakai, Joomla, HCM payroll, RU Market Place and other systems and applications as needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Lifting up to 25 lbs. Travel to all RU-NB campuses.

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST2555
Posting Open Date	12/19/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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