Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Academic Program Coordinator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Master Quantitative Finance
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Senior Academic Program Coordinator. Responsible for the day-to-day administration of all aspects of the “Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF)”. This position will be responsible for and not limited to the following: Responsible for the day-to-day administration of all aspects of the Masters of Quantitative Finance (MQF) program Responsible for interaction with students and faculty, scheduling online courses for other Specialty Masters and MBA students as well as organizing the logistics of all activities and events designed to enhance student interaction and maximize the students’ program experience Manage the entire orientation process for students in the MQF program Development of program budgets, semester schedules, coordinating advanced standing, student registration, assign special permission numbers, acting as a liaison with housing, student health services, financial aid and international student services Monitor student progress towards degree completion Report student GPAs each semester, sending notifications of academic probation, assisting students with applying for graduation and certifying students for graduation Approval of purchase orders and managing the part-time lecturer payroll Serve as the initial point of contact for academic advising for the Masters of Quantitative Finance Other responsibilities include management of social media presence and advertising/marketing interfaces Travel among campuses is required
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, 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 .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
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 . 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	Requires a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the program and execution, coordination, organization, facilitation, report analysis, writing skills and promotion/outreach Requires a minimum of five (5) years’ of relevant professional administrative experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be able to effectively collaborate and communicate with students, faculty and senior level administrators; requires initiative, the ability to handle multiple priorities and effective project management skills; ability to write clearly and concisely; strong presentation skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a contributing team member Must have working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs Must be detail oriented and flexible (includes working on both the Newark and New Brunswick campuses) Knowledge of various computer programs, databases and spreadsheets Requires the ability to think strategically and independently, and understand the roles and motivations of senior managers, corporate hiring managers and job-seekers Requires excellent communications skills, oral and written; and experience articulating values, information; and compelling cases to multiple audiences, one-on-one, and through formal proposals and presentations
Preferred Qualifications	A self-motivated individual with experience in a higher education environment Significant prior experience in a corporate or academic administrative function Proficiency in various computer programs – Office Platform, and RUTADMIN Must be comfortable explaining critical policy issues to all levels; prior experience working directly for a corporate SVP or academic department chair Knowledge of university policies, procedures and programs
Equipment Utilized	Must be familiar with Canvas, SalesForce, and WebEx and zoomI
Physical Demands and Work Environment	n/a
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2668
Posting Open Date	10/13/2023
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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Immunization Requirements

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