Program Coordinator I

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University-Camden's Center for Learning and Student Success ( CLASS) seeks a Program Coordinator to play an essential role in advancing student achievement and supporting the unit's student-centered mission. This position contributes to the effective daily operations of CLASS and ensures that students have access to high-quality academic resources and services.
The program coordinator leads the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of peer tutors; manages early alerts and faculty referrals; and coordinates targeted academic interventions that support student learning and retention. As a key resource for students seeking academic support, the program coordinator provides information on available services, oversees appointment management, and monitors the use of CLASS facilities.

This role is responsible for developing and organizing tutor training in alignment with College Reading & Learning Association ( CRLA) standards; maintaining certification and assessment documentation; and preparing statistical reports that inform program effectiveness and continuous improvement. The program coordinator also provides support to the Course Assistant/Supplemental Instruction Program and Emerging Scholars programs.

Additional responsibilities include organizing CLASS workshops and programming, collaborating with campus partners to enhance student support, and representing the Center at campus and community events.

The Program Coordinator position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven higher education environment and contribute to the academic success of our campus's student population.

*This position is contingent upon continued funding

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

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.

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of a student-focused center.

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