Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Program Coordinator

Job Category URA-AFT Administrative

Department College of Nursing

Overview

The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university, which is the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.

Innovative academic offerings include bachelor’s, master’s, post-master’s, DNP and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.

Rutgers School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelors, masters, post-master and doctoral degree programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the College of Nursing.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Handles the daily practical application of Rutgers University and School of Nursing policies.
• Serves as the front line for students within the School of Nursing, primarily located in New Brunswick.
• Forms relationships with representatives of various academic and student services departments within Rutgers University and refers students to those departments as necessary.
• Coordinates the orientation programs for all New Brunswick nursing students.
• Plans developmental programming specific to student needs in collaboration with the Office of Academic Advising, the Office of Academic Success and faculty.
• Creates data tracking systems to resolve student issues independently while using professional judgment to determine when issues should be escalated.
• Guides students as needed about any communications and ongoing policy changes within Rutgers University and the Rutgers School of Nursing.
• Utilizes case management to support and track all students of concern.
• Works collaboratively with the Student Engagement and Wellbeing team to address and manage trends that have been tracked proactively through data to develop programs to meet the needs of students.
• Supports the planning and implementation of Office of Student Engagement programs and School of Nursing student organization programs throughout all of the School of Nursing campuses.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 05

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 65741.00

Mid Range Salary 81857.00

Maximum Salary 97972.00

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 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

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of student affairs, student engagement, crisis management, social work, counseling or related experiences.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve, multitask and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of student affairs, student engagement, crisis management, social work, counseling or related experiences.

Equipment Utilized

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Access, and Excel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1371

Posting Open Date 06/27/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Location Details

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