Senior Program Coordinator

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 is seeking a Sr. Program Coordinator for Military and Veteran Programs. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Admissions and the Director of Enrollment Operations, the Sr. Program Coordinator for Military and Veteran Programs within the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Operations is responsible for providing oversight, strategic direction, and program development for military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and their families. The Sr. Program Coordinator will communicate and collaborate with the VA and the benefits certifier. Assist in academic and career support services, develop programming, and advocate for military-affiliated students throughout their Rutgers-Camden experience.

In addition to their leadership over Military and Veteran Affairs, the Sr. Program Coordinator will support admissions and enrollment efforts, including student recruitment, application review, event coordination, and yield initiatives. This individual will collaborate closely with admissions leadership, recruitment staff, and enrollment services to increase the enrollment, retention, and overall success of military-affiliated students while contributing to broader undergraduate recruitment and yield goals.

The Sr. Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with campus partners, government agencies, and external military-affiliated organizations to promote a military-friendly student experience and expand access to higher education for this population. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills with an emphasis on both military student success and enrollment growth.

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.

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

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience plus two years of experience.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience plus two years of experience. A successful candidate must demonstrate strong judgment, organization, planning and coordination, time management, multitasking, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, innovative, and capable of managing diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to work both independently and collaboratively while representing the university with professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm. A valid driver's license is required, along with strong computer literacy.

Candidates should also have experience working with military and veteran populations and possess a thorough understanding of military processes and procedures.

Previous Experience working with Military and Veteran students in a higher education setting is preferred.

The candidate must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. and possess a valid driver's license for recruitment-related travel. Additionally, they must be willing to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of military students.