Senior Program Coordinator

Position Details
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Program Coordinator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Rutgers Residence Life
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. Rutgers University–New Brunswick took root over 250 years ago. We are the state’s most comprehensive intellectual resource—the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as designated by the Association of American Universities. We are the region’s most high-profile public research institution and a leading national research center with a global impact.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator. The Coordinator of Staff Recruitment and Selection reports to the Assistant Director of Staff Recruitment and Student Leadership Development, and is responsible for the recruitment and selection of 300 graduate and undergraduate members working in the Rutgers New Brunswick/Piscataway residence halls. For Rutgers to compete for the top ranking New Jersey and out of state students, we need to be able to showcase the desirability and impact of residential living on the life and education of Rutgers students who live on campus. Further, in a department which recruits staff nationally, there is a cyclical effect of a good national reputation which will bring high quality staff to Rutgers and in turn make the program even better. The quality of the Residence Life program is directly correlated with the quality, ability and impact of the personnel of the department. Among the key duties of this position are: The coordination of student staff recruitment and student staff selection processes. Our greatest resource in Rutgers Residence Life is our staff; they offer capital in the areas of knowledge, experience, skill sets and expertise. Responsible for all graduate and undergraduate selection processes; tracking candidate information, creating and maintaining selection databases, organizing and hosting informational sessions and serving as the primary communicator for all residence life candidates. It is expected for the Coordinator to be skilled in the actual . In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for disseminating necessary university and department policies, instructions and changes to the selection process. The Coordinator will assist in the completion of new initiatives, special projects, and work needed to meet the goals of Rutgers Residence Life. Conducts candidate screening, interviews, scheduling, and strong communication with both candidates and interviewers Lead in professional staff searches where needed. Lead and coordinate the on-going evaluation process for all the selection programs, as well as lead and coordinate the undergraduate and graduate performance appraisal process. Lead the updating of staff manuals, in addition to the creation and dissemination of all staff recruitment materials. Chair and oversee the Student Staff Selection Committee and projects and initiatives that are created and implemented within the committee work.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
FLSA	Exempt
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.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , 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.  Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility .  Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine .  Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of 3 years of full-time experience complementary/related to Residence Life or Housing.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	A demonstrated ability to work with diverse students and staff, experience implementing and facilitating recruitment and selection programs, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills are required. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage several responsibilities at the same time. Demonstrated ability to build positive, collaborative working relationships. Conducting candidate screening, interviews, scheduling, and strong communication with both candidates and interviewers
Preferred Qualifications	Masters in Student Affairs/Higher Education; Human Resources or related field preferred. Experience and demonstrated skills involving staff recruitment and selection is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST1437
Posting Open Date	05/04/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
State
Location Details	Piscataway, NJ 08854

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

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