Program Coordinator I

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University-Camden's Division Impact & Community Engagement ( DICE) is seeking a Program Coordinator I to support the coordination, daily operations, and implementation of the Rutgers IGNITE 21st Century Community Learning Center ( CCLC) afterschool and summer programs, including the Children's Defense Fund Freedom School. Reporting to the Senior Program Administrator and Director of Education Partnerships, this position supports programs serving more than 200 students during the school year and up to 100 students during the summer. The Program Coordinator I will help ensure program quality, safety, and alignment with 21st CCLC guidelines by overseeing daily site operations, serving as a school-site liaison, supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, training, payroll, parent/family events, and school-community initiatives.

The Program Coordinator I will also support data management, compliance, reporting, program development, and quality improvement efforts. Responsibilities include maintaining attendance records, student data, academic records, surveys, compliance documentation, licensing materials, and student files; supporting reporting through EZ Reports, EWEG, NJCCIS, ETRS, and 21APR; assisting with compliance reviews, licensing inspections, monitoring visits, quarterly reporting, and grant continuation documentation; and supporting staff professional development, trainings, academic alignment, student worker observations, and coaching.

This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

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, 2024. 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.

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in education, youth development, sociology, social work, public policy, or a related field.

* Minimum 2 years of experience in youth programming, K-12 education, or community organizations.

* Supervisory experience (student staff, volunteers, or parttime employees).

* Strong organizational, communication, and datamanagement skills.

* Ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and experience with data reporting systems.

Master's degree in a related field.

* Experience with Camden youth, families, or schools.

* Familiarity with Camden City School District.

* Experience with curriculum or academic support program development.

* Spanish speaking preferred but not required

Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive/Docs, Canva, Adobe Acrobat, EWEG, NJCCIS, ETRS, 21APR, and student data systems.

Frequent walking, standing, stair climbing, and carrying up to 25 pounds. Site visits may occur in schools without central air. Requires flexibility, including evening and weekend hours based on program needs.