Overview

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the Institute for Families. The Program Coordinator I reports to the Senior Program Administrator Supervisor (Business Title: Supervisor of Operations).

Responsibilities

  • Supports educational activities for the early childhood workforce, largely focusing on Grow NJ Kids Training Services, an initiative training professionals employed in the State’s early care and education network.
  • Coordinates multiple facets of training delivery, assuming primary responsibility for scheduling sessions and topics, assigning and supporting a team of instructors to deliver courses, and organizing the venues and/or online platforms that host training sessions.
  • Provides support through review and preparation of materials, coordinating host platforms, responding to requests for training sessions, responding to inquiries from learners, and supporting trainers assigned to deliver coursework.
  • Represents the program and Institute at meetings and trainings.
  • Coordinates daily project activities.
  • Assures compliance with grant mandates.
  • Provides technical, administrative, and logistical support for early childhood programs related to training education offered through GNJKTS.
  • Reviews training content, supports trainer professional development, and interfaces with all stakeholders of the project to ensure bi-directional communication and collaboration.
  • Supports program management in policy review, procedure updates, and overall program administration.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and/or experience.
  • Two (2) years of related experience in early childhood programming.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong project coordination skills.
  • Advanced computer literacy.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team.
  • Ability to work independently and to project a professional image and represent the Institute for Families effectively.
  • Clear understanding of administration, record-keeping, and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Ability to be detail oriented.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), learning management systems, video/calls/conference, and email applications.
  • Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks simultaneously and maintain calm under pressure.
  • Ability to regularly take initiative and always follow-through independently.
  • Ability to interact effectively with very diverse people and with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage time and projects to complete work thoroughly and on time.

Preferred:

  • Bilingual skills, with fluency in English and Spanish.
  • Understanding of the work of early child care providers in New Jersey.

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time position (approximately 37.5 hours per week) at pay grade 04 with an annual salary in the range of $57,356 – $85,388. Exact salary depends on experience and qualifications.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Applications

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About Rutgers University School of Social Work - Institute for Families

The Rutgers University School of Social Work’s mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge through social work research, education, and training that promotes social and economic justice and strengthens individual, family, and community well-being in this diverse and increasingly global environment. The Institute for Families at the Rutgers School of Social Work advances evidence-based knowledge and practice for professionals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. The Institute leads a portfolio of $26M in program services that are increasing the capacity of child welfare and human service systems, largely through training, technical assistance, applied research and evaluation.