Senior Program Administrator

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.

The Community Leadership Center at Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a dynamic Senior Program Administrator to work under the supervision of the Director. The Senior Program Administrator is responsible for supporting the Director in advancing the Center's mission of strengthening leadership, education, and community development. The position focuses on promoting a research agenda that informs program development, documents best practices, and supports data-driven planning and development efforts, ensuring that the Center's work is evidence-based and contributes to broader institutional and community learning. The Senior Program Administrator provides research, program development, grant support, and management of strategic projects as delegated by the Director, ensuring alignment with the Center's vision and priorities.

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:

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

* Master's degree in Public Affairs, Public Policy, Social Work, Education, Urban Studies, or related field

* A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in research, programming and grant development, and/or community-based initiatives and special projects.

* Strong research and data analysis skills (quantitative and/or qualitative).

* Demonstrated ability to document best practices and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Ability to work collaboratively under the direction of senior leadership

* Knowledge of issues related to urban education, leadership development, and community development.

* Experience supporting senior executives in higher education or nonprofit settings.

* Proficiency with qualitative and quantitative research software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti, SPSS, Stata, R) and dashboard/visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Google Data Studio).

* Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency.

The Senior Program Administrator must be proficient in the use of specialized research, data management, and program development tools to support the work of the Community Leadership Center. Equipment and software may include:

* Research and Data Analysis Software: Qualitative and quantitative packages such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, SPSS, Stata, R, or SAS for coding, statistical analysis, and mixed methods research.

* Data Visualization and Dashboard Platforms: Tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Google Data Studio, or similar platforms for creating dashboards, analyzing student performance data, and presenting trends and comparative results.

* Office and Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace, and project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, or similar).

* Survey and Evaluation Platforms: Software such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or REDCap for data collection and program evaluation.

* Database Management Systems: Familiarity with academic or organizational databases for storing and retrieving research and program data.

* Standard Office Equipment: Computers, printers, projectors, and video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams).

* This position requires extended periods of computer-based work involving data analysis, report preparation, and dashboard development.

* Occasional travel to schools, community partner sites, and university meetings is required; travel may include transporting materials and equipment.

* The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often under time-sensitive deadlines.

* The position may require evening and weekend hours to support community events, research activities, or grant-related deadlines.