Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator I Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support Department SASN - Dean's Office Overview The Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America seeks to fill a critical gap in our understanding of America’s political landscape by serving as a non-partisan, multidisciplinary, fact tank on the link between race and politics in the US. The Center harnesses the collective expertise of Rutgers-Newark’s esteemed scholars in political science, sociology, psychology, history, public administration, and data science, as well as forging partnerships with local and state-level institutions. We are committed to dissecting the connections between race and political attitudes, beliefs, practices, contexts, and structures. The Center operates with three key objectives: first, as a vital data resource center, producing and rapidly disseminating high-quality data on race and politics; second, as a hub for advanced training in critical methods and data analysis essential for comprehending the intricate web of race and politics; and third, as a catalyst for diversifying the public service sector by expanding access to careers in this field. The Center for Politics and Race in America was established in 2023 with funding from the State of New Jersey. In 2024, it was renamed to honor the late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, the first Black woman to hold statewide office. 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 Program Coordinator I in the Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America. Reporting to the Director, this Program Coordinator I coordinates the Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America’s programming, operations, and communication efforts.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

Coordinates projects, programs, events, panels, lectures, conferences, and meetings (collectively “events”), including all aspects of planning, publicity, promotion, and follow up. Coordinates day-to-day operations, administration, and support. Coordinates communications efforts, including, maintaining and updating web and social media presences and other platforms and producing and curating content. Prepares and processes a variety of business and payroll transactions. Initial point of contact for the Center, interacting extensively with the University community and external partners and stakeholders. 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 Nonexempt Grade 04 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 57356.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 71372.00 Annual Maximum Salary 85388.00 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.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP