Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator I
Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department Counseling Center - Nwk
Overview
The Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) at Rutgers-Newark serves the entire campus community with a mission to prevent interpersonal violence through education, awareness, and support. VPVA provides primary prevention programming and educational outreach to students, faculty, and staff on topics such as healthy relationships, dating and sexual violence, relationship safety, and consent. In addition to proactive education, VPVA offers trauma-informed mental health support for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence, advocating for survivors and connecting them with both on-campus and community-based resources to promote healing and empowerment.
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. Reporting to the Director of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA), the Program Coordinator I (Prevention Education Coordinator) will manage all programming and educational efforts geared toward enhancing awareness and increasing the Rutgers University-Newark community’s understanding of interpersonal violence.
This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:
- Serve as the prevention specialist and will engage students and the Rutgers community through educational programming and training involving established student groups (i.e., HLLC, Honors College) and other student organizations (e.g., SGA, RAs, Fraternity and sorority members, student-athletes, etc.)
- Engage in education and prevention across the campus in the areas of Interpersonal Violence (sexual violence, domestic / partner violence, stalking, harassment) as well as trauma informed support and care
- Work with staff and faculty in the implementation of training and education
- Responsible for creative curriculum development, enhancement of existing training, maintaining and growing social media accounts/presence, and overall student engagement for the department
- Share on-call and crisis intervention responsibility, and, in the absence of the Director, serve as the office liaison between the department, students and other resources/services
- Provide support to students in a variety of contexts, including but not limited to: leading/supporting psycho-educational trauma support groups; individual consultation for resources and support coordination of care with other University entities; outreach and support to non-Rutgers resources and agencies
- Be a presence for the department within the RUN campus community, coordinating with various RU-N student serving departments, participating in events and programs as needed, and prioritizing collaboration
- Provide supplemental oversight for students working and volunteering with the department
The key focus of the position shall be: 1. Awareness of VPVA and services 2. Increasing student understanding of resources and Interpersonal Violence 3. Maintaining student engagement and collaboration
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 04
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 57356.00
Mid Range Salary 71372.00
Maximum Salary 85388.00
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- 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
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours 37.50
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 requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. 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
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelors in Social Work, Counseling, Women and Gender Studies, Psychology or related degree
- Minimum 2 years experience working with students on a large college or university campus
Certifications/Licenses
- Clinical licenses- LSW, LCSW, LPC preferred
- Strong preference for both certifications- SART & DVRT
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of New Jersey laws and advocacy work pertaining to restraining orders, sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, and stalking
- Significant experience with prevention programming as it relates to sexual and relationship violence with a preference given to connecting this experience with college age students
- Social media skills to include content creation, social engagement, social media strategy and an understanding of analytics
- Excellent communication skills, extreme comfort with creating and facilitating presentations and public speaking ability (ability to build rapport / engage with a spectrum of audiences)
- Prior training as a county-based Confidential Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence Victim Advocate in New Jersey
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Student Affairs, or Women and Gender studies preferred
- Clinical licenses- LSW, LCSW, LPC preferred
- Strong preference for both certifications- SART & DVRT
Equipment Utilized
- Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Adobe products, other social media platforms
- Willing and open to learning and becoming highly skilled at other platforms and programs utilized by the department
- Comfortable presenting virtually, and knowing or learning to use presentation equipment for in person training
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Lifting between 20 – 30lbs as needed
- Carrying/moving material for presentations across campus
- Setting up for presentations and breakdown of stations
- Ability to maneuver through city streets and across campus for meetings and events
- Ability to execute programs that includes ice breakers and engaging programs, sitting/standing for extended periods of time
Special Conditions
Posting Number 25ST0865
Posting Open Date 05/12/2025
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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