Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Coordinator I
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Student Affairs - Nwk
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Program Coordinator I. Reporting to the Dean of Students and working as part of the Campus Awareness Response and Education (CARE) Team, the CARE Team Coordinator maintains high student contact and a caseload to address the needs of students of concerns. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Through collaborative efforts, the CARE Team Coordinator will assist in identifying, assessing, and responding to student concerns including but not limited to, physical or mental health, finances, conduct, and social adjustment that may affect their academic performance or other aspects of their college experience. The CARE Team Coordinator will aid in the development of a plan of support using a variety of interventions, referrals and follow-up services. Responsibilities will include one-on-one meetings, follow-up correspondence, outreach, triage, case management, and collaboration with colleagues and faculty throughout the University.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. (Approval not required)
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	55416.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	68958.000
Annual Maximum Salary	82500.000
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 in education, counseling, social work, public health or related field required. Minimum of two years of experience in education or closely related setting.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience managing response to crisis situations within a collaborative team. Familiarity with cultural competency and working with diverse student populations. Experience navigating complex, decentralized environments. Demonstrated knowledge of online student tracking systems and database management. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, ability to quickly synthesize information from a variety of sources in order to make informed recommendations for the best welfare of the students. Knowledge of current case management trends and literature preferred. Strong knowledge with diverse populations. This is necessary to adequately serve the student population that this department serves.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field and three to five years of work experience in education setting is strongly preferred
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office Suite. Photocopy/Scanner/Fax/Printing Machine. Multi-Line Telephone. Internet
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2751
Posting Open Date	10/26/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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