Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator II
Job Category URA-AFT Administrative
Department Eagleton Institute of Politics
Overview
The Rutgers Democracy Lab (RDL) was established through a transformative gift received in November 2024. Its mission is to serve as a vibrant hub for civic engagement and a collaborative workshop for studying, analyzing, and addressing the challenges and opportunities of contemporary democracy. RDL embodies a bold commitment to equipping students with the tools and knowledge to engage with, strengthen, and sustain democracy for future generations. The Lab also seeks to examine emerging threats, such as the influence of social media, and explore their profound impact on democratic processes. The Center for Youth Political Participation advances the political learning and engagement of young people and equips them to be active citizens and leaders. Through education, research, and public service, CYPP plays a lead role locally, regionally, and nationally in fostering and promoting the active citizenship and leadership of future generations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator II to support the Center for Youth Political Participation (CYPP), for the Rutgers Democracy Lab (RDL) within the Eagleton Institute of Politics.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Assists the CYPP Sr. Program Coordinator with the coordination, implementation, and expansion of the Center’s signature programs: RU Voting program and RU Ready.
- Supports the Center’s events and administrative tasks.
- Organizing and implementing in-person voter registration and engagement practices and events on the Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus.
- Recruits new middle and high school partners to participate in RU Ready programming, a civic education initiative providing high school and middle school students with the motivation and the civic, political, and expressive tools they need to address public problems in their community.
- Assists the RDL staff in managing the logistics and administrative tasks relating to the Rutgers Democracy Lab’s core events and workshops, and its research agenda.
- Works collaboratively with RDL team to build an audience and market RDL programs and events to students, the Rutgers community, and the public through online newsletters, website promotional, and social media posts.
- Contributes to program planning, logistics, and implementation.
- Assists Rutgers Democracy Lab with recruitment and selection of student volunteers and participants in RDL programming. Recruits a diverse group of student applicants from across Rutgers University and colleges/universities across the country, using existing and new networks.
- Identifying and tracking key benchmarks for CYPP engagement, including voter registration, virtual analytics, and in person engagement. Helps with compiling key benchmarks for Rutgers Democracy Lab student engagement in programming and events, whether on social media or in-person.
- Participates in Institute-wide and/or cross-team projects.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 03
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 50065.00
Mid Range Salary 62252.00
Maximum Salary 74438.00
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 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
Minimum Education and Experience
- Must have at least a BA in political science, communications, or a related field, and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of program coordination, organization, facilitation, and social media promotion/outreach.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and computer literacy.
- Must be very organized, efficient, detail oriented and self-driven.
- Experience with social media outreach required.
- Must be comfortable working for an organization that is political yet non-partisan and straddles the worlds of politics and academia.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must have program coordination and event logistics experience in a nonprofit space, as well experience supervising undergraduate students.
Equipment Utilized
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Planner, etc.), email programs such as Civi CRM, website editing (Wordpress, Drupal, etc), social media tools and pages, Canva, and Rutgers management platforms.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Eagleton offices are located within a historic building with no elevator. The duties of this position regularly involve navigating stairs numerous times a day.
- An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation if they have a disability that restricts them in their ability to climb and/or navigate stairs.
Special Conditions
- Must be available to work evenings occasionally during the academic year and some weekends.
- Please note that this position is paid from a five-year gift, and continuation is contingent upon available funds.
Posting Number 25ST1290
Posting Open Date 06/23/2025
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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