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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Program Coordinator
Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department Institute for Families
Overview
The Institute for Families ( IFF ) at the Rutgers University School of Social Work exists to advance the professional practices and knowledge base of individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. IFF leads a portfolio of $16M in training, technical assistance and applied research services that increase the capacity of child welfare and human service systems to change childhood outcomes. The team at IFF represents a multi-disciplinary community of professionals committed to innovative, evidence-based and culturally responsive programming, equitable and inclusive practices, accountability and continuous quality improvement, and transparent, responsive engagement with our stakeholders. The work of IFF is supported by a staff of 80+ full-time and part-time employees, and more than 100 consulting subject matter experts.
The Institute provides an array of services to early childhood programs and professionals working to ensure that infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children have experiences that support healthy development, early education, and future success. These services are provided through Grow NJ Kids Training Services which offers training and technical assistance to professionals working within a network of community-based child care centers, preschools, and family care homes engaged in the state’s quality rating and improvement system for early care and education programs.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the Institute for Families.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Collaborates with team members providing operational and learning and development services to ensure the highest degree of quality and integrity across learning content and learning experiences.
- Supports a team of instructors providing education to early care and learning professionals by assisting with recruitment, onboarding and ongoing technical assistance.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 05
Position Salary
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 with five years related experience, preferably in the education or early childhood field or a related human service system.
Certifications/Licenses
- Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work independently and to project a professional image and represent the Institute for Families’ mission and program goals effectively.
- Must possess exceptional organizational, diplomatic communication skills, strong project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the early childhood education field as demonstrated by at least five years’ experience, knowledge of applicable practice models, and/or fluency in the policies, legislation, and workforce systems supporting the field.
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Training, Human Resources, Public/Business Administration, Child Development, or Communications.
Equipment Utilized
- Must have experience in usage and functions of virtual communication platforms, such as Zoom.
- This position is required to have proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), learning management systems, video/calls/conference and email applications.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- General office environment including light lifting.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel by personal vehicle to various training locations, meetings, or events throughout New Jersey.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 23ST1631
Posting Open Date 06/19/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
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 (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , 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.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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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