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Senior Program Coordinator

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Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Program Coordinator
Job Category Staff & Executive - Cooperative Extension
Department 4-H Youth Development
Overview
Rutgers Cooperative Extension helps both youth and adults improve their knowledge and skills, and resolve problems in the areas of food, nutrition, health and wellness; food safety; agriculture; environmental and natural resource management; and youth development. This is accomplished through the use of science-based knowledge and university research. RCE is an educational organization within the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers, The State University.
4-H is one of the largest youth development organizations in the U.S. that offers youth opportunities that explore the areas of science, engineering & technology, agriculture, healthy living & citizenship. In 4-H, city kids, farm kids, kids of every race, economic & family situation are developing the skills that will help them become the capable workforce our nation needs. They’re acquiring the values that lead to good futures.
For more information please visit : http://njaes.rutgers.edu/
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the Department of 4-H Youth Development, Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
  • Provides professional leadership and support to the Bergen County 4-H Youth Development Program, targeting youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school), and related to all 4-H pillar areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM); Healthy Lifestyles; and Civic Engagement (4-H club and teen leadership).
  • Plans programs, implements, and evaluates educational programs (including implementation and supports needs-based culturally and academically relevant programs that target underserved audiences).
  • Utilizes of a variety of delivery modes (including 4-H clubs and community outreach programs).
  • volunteers development and leadership (including recruitment, screening, training supervision and evaluation of volunteers).
  • Programs marketing and public relations.
  • supervises paid staff.
  • Creates and supports needs-based culturally relevant programs that target underserved audiences.
  • Responsible for providing professional co-leadership to the NJ 4-H Statewide Shooting Sports Program, serving youth in grades 4-13 participating in 4-H shooting sports (archery, air rifle, shot gun, muzzleloader, small bore).
  • Planning programs, implements, and evaluates statewide educational shooting sport programs.
  • Volunteers training and development.
  • Risk management.
  • Actively participates in appropriate departmental, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University and County administrative functions.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
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 $58,867 - $87,729
Annual Minimum Salary 58867.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 73298.000
Annual Maximum Salary 87729.000
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 .
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, human/youth development, sociology, science, or related field.
  • Two years related professional experience after bachelor’s degree.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience or course work in youth development programming, volunteer management, working with diverse audiences, and/or collaboration/coalition building.
  • Experience in managing people and evidence of effective human relations skills.
  • Experience in public speaking and written business-level communication.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills (oral and written).
  • Experience in working with diverse audience/clientele – evidence of effective human relations skills and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse clientele.
  • Initiative and creativity – ability to start and complete a project with minimal supervision; self-directed.
  • Flexibility – ability to work daytime, evenings and weekends, as needed.
  • Personal organization skills – the ability to set priorities and manage multiple job tasks.
  • Demonstrated computer skills.
  • Selected candidate must agree and authorize the University to conduct a complete background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of shooting sports (terminology, laws, best practices) is preferred.
  • Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
  • Ability to successfully complete National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course.
Equipment Utilized
  • Computer, printer and related software including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite and 4-HOnline.
  • Email for communications and research, locally and nationally.
  • Equipment related to teaching (laptop, LCD projector, VCR, Slide Projector, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of current and changing electronic technology.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Ability to carry demonstration supplies, presentation equipment and class materials.
Special Conditions

Posting Details


Posting Number 23ST1442
Posting Open Date 05/31/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City Hackensack
State NJ
Location Details
Bergen County

Pre-employment Screenings


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



Immunization Requirements


Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.



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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



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