Senior Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for Student Access initiatives and the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program.
• Collaborate with divisional leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to enhance programs supporting student access, retention, and graduation.
• Lead complex projects from conception through implementation, including developing project plans, timelines, and performance measures.
• Develop and evaluate programs and services specifically designed to support first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented student populations.
• Support the administration of grant-funded initiatives by monitoring deliverables, collecting data, and assisting with annual reports.
• Utilize assessment data and student success metrics to identify areas for improvement and strengthen program impact.
• Coordinate communications, outreach efforts, and represent Student Access on university committees and at institutional events.
• Provide guidance and supervision to student employees, graduate assistants, and volunteers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of administrative and programmatic experience.
• Proven experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or a non-profit organization.
• One year of experience working in a high-visibility executive office overseeing campus-level initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (where applicable).
• Life insurance and employee discount programs.

About the Company

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state's preeminent public institution of higher education. We are committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment and providing exceptional opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.