Program Manager

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Apr 24, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services
Department	Center for PreCollege Programs
Overview	The Center for PreCollege Programs administers precollege and pipeline programs designed to educate, inspire, and prepare students for success in secondary and post-secondary education while promoting a college-going culture.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), Center for PreCollege Programs ( CPP) is seeking a Program Manager (PM) for the PreCollege Academy. CPP serves over 2,000 students among all its precollege programs and special initiatives. Reporting to the Director/ Associate Dean of CPP the Program Manager will have primary oversight of the PreCollege Academy. They will also be responsible for the recruitment and supervision of full-time, part-time staff and seasonal faculty and staff who work to support and offer the designated programming and services to the scholars enrolled in the PreCollege Academy program. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Provides overall leadership and direction; program planning, development, and assessment, anticipation of complex functional needs; and develops recommendations and solutions for the PreCollege Academy. Develops protocol and procedures, follows and enforces all university policies and procedures, and renders services that meet the academic, social, and/or special population needs of the enrolled scholars. Organizes, administer, and coordinate multiple facets of planning, preparation, evaluation, budget, communications, events, records, statistics, reports, and documents. Develops and coordinate year-round programming including but not limited to academic year activities/workshops; and summer activities; including trips and staff recruitment. Research and plan curriculum and program criteria, as well as supervise, evaluate, and/or support professional staff. Manages evaluations of programs and services, assess service levels and program progress, prepare appropriate recommendations for fund development, and prepare and submit all required reports. Develops collaborative efforts, relationships, and strategic alliances with university constituents and external agencies, corporations, target school districts, community organizations, and other college pipeline programs.
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	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	79387.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	100485.00
Annual Maximum Salary	121582.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, public administration, organizational management, social sciences, social work or related field. Must have at minimum 2 years supervisory experience in program management, curriculum development with demonstrated experience in creative alternative programming.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires proficient organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and experience working within the communities of Newark highly preferred. Requires a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in an administrative function, student support, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree in education, social work, social sciences, nonprofit or public administration or policy preferred or equivalent work experience in education, youth development, sociology, social work, public administration.
Equipment Utilized	Beyond Microsoft Office suite (or similar) software, Program Manager must be familiar with educational curricula, social networking web applications, and basic computer equipment and technology.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Able to lift/carry equipment & supplies for program activities (30lbs or less. Programming runs on scheduled Saturdays during the Academic year and some evenings. Must be able to travel as needed.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0889
Posting Open Date	04/23/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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