Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title FIGS Coad Coordinator

Department Career Exploration and Success

Salary Details 16,537.50

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.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a FIGS Coordinator for the Office of Career Exploration and Success. This position supports the administration of the First-Year Interest Group Seminars (FIGS), one-credit seminars for first-year students that are developed and taught by Rutgers juniors and seniors. In Fall 2025, FIGS will enroll more than 2,100 first-year students in 80+ sections of the FIGS course. FIGS Coordinators will help to train and supervise Peer Instructors who have developed a ten-week course for first-year students to explore an academic interest/career area, discover the wide array of resources available at Rutgers, and connect with students, faculty and staff connected to their course subject. The position will report to one of the Assistant Directors for First-Year Career Engagement and the Associate Director of First-Year Career Engagement.

For more information about the FIGS program, visit our website: https://careers.rutgers.edu/students-alumni/courses-high-impact-mentoring-programs/first-year-interest-group-seminars-figs.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Completes departmental and team trainings.
• Represents FIGS and CES at New Student Orientation (NSO) Information Fair.
• Approves FIGS course lesson plans and syllabi, and meets with Peer Instructors as needed.
• Contributes content to and supports the coordination of a 3-day student leadership training (August 25-27, 2025).
• Supervises a cohort of FIGS Peer Instructors as they teach their courses.
• Provides administrative oversight for sections of FIGS (e.g., attendance record-keeping, grading, logistics, etc.).
• Presents CES content in FIGS class presentations.
• Conducts class observations and office hours.
• Supports the recruitment and interview process for Fall 2026 Peer Instructors.
• Completes individual projects to support the FIGS program including ongoing supervision of Peer Instructors and/or Senior Peer Instructors, support of the 3-credit Peer Instructor Education (PI Ed course), marketing and assessment initiatives.
• Supports CES Career Fairs and major events.

Position Status Part Time

Posting Number 25FA0631

Posting Open Date 06/12/2025

Posting Close Date 06/19/2025

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

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Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/253952

Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

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