Senior Program Coordinator - Job at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ

Senior Program Coordinator

New Brunswick, NJ

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Program Coordinator
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	Career Exploration and Success
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator (Industry and Campus Connections) within the Office of Career Exploration and Success. Reporting to the Associate Director for Industry and Campus Connections, the Connector will focus on increasing opportunities for Rutgers students. He/she will work to develop and maintain relationships with employers within their assigned career communities. The incumbent will also plan and facilitate special events and programs to connect employers and students and manage the approval process of Rutgers Handshake job and internship postings. Additionally, the connector will work with students primarily within high-impact programs to place them in employment opportunities. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works to increase diversity (i.e., industry and position types) of the Rutgers University-New Brunswick employer base byresearching employer leads and cultivating new employer relationships via phone, e-mail, and in-person meetings. Identifies employers and alumni for student programming needs and sources employers in support of fairs, networking events, and other recruiting programs. Handles various Rutgers University Foundation employment requests when applicable. Works with partners to develop and support recruiting events for career communities as a vehicle to attract new employers to campus or expand existing relationships. Develops special recruiting events for high-level corporate donors, as well as employers with substantial hiring needs. Provides a wide array of direct individual placement services for undergraduate and graduate students, primarily within career-related high-impact programs, including both in-person and online sessions to help participating students in need connect with employers seeking new hires for jobs and internships. Assists with the timely approval of new employer accounts and new job/internship postings within the Handshake system and manually adds positions to the system when appropriate. Participates in committee/staff meetings, professional development, assists with the Knights of the Round Table partners program, and other responsibilities as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary	Maximum hiring amount - $67,000 commensurate with experience.
Annual Minimum Salary	63518.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	79089.000
Annual Maximum Salary	94659.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates highly relevant experience in a career services, workforce development, campus relations, human resources, recruiting, and/or customer service environment. A minimum of two years relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have a relationship-building orientation with strong interpersonal and exceptional communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Coordination of work and management of people. Computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications	A master's degree and experience within a career services or higher education setting . Experience in industry.
Equipment Utilized	Handshake career management or similar systems. Customer Relationship Management systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be willing to work some nights and weekends.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0955
Posting Open Date	04/30/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

2+ years