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 is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the CCR&R, reporting to the Sr. Program Director. The Program Coordinator will serve as the Quality Improvement Specialist ( QIS) in Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem Counties, and will have primary responsibility for the planning and implementation of the NJ Quality Rating and Improvement System, Grow NJ Kids. There is a focus on recruitment and enrollment into the statewide program. The position provides staff in enrolled early care and education programs with targeted technical assistance and coaching as part of the Grow NJ Kids continuous improvement cycle. With this system, New Jersey is creating universal standards of quality for all child care and education programs (Head Start, Child Care, Preschool, etc.). Grow NJ Kids provides training and incentives to improve child care programs by providing the framework to meet high-quality standards. The QIS provides the first phase of technical assistance to help improve child care program quality and navigate through the GNJK process.

This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.

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.

Work environment is split between an office setting with minimal physical demands, and site visits to child care programs.