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Program Coordinator I

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 16, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Coordinator I
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	Graduate School of Applied & P
Overview	At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation's highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school's founding in 1974, we have become the "gold standard" in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists. The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations-professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology ( GSAPP). This position reports to the Associate Dean of Administration and Faculty Affairs of GSAPP, and receives work direcion from the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Program Directors and Department Chairs. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides academic and administrative support for graduate degree and non-degree programs. Serves as administrative student support and general advising to masters and doctoral students in areas of academic policies and procedures, degree certification, and student engagement and scheduling. Acts as the primary administrative contact for the department and supports the department leadership in its scheduling, events, records, communications, data. Develops and maintains program, faculty and student documentation processes and reports, under general guidance
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	59893.480
Mid Range Salary	73909.480
Maximum Salary	87925.480
Offer Information	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.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours	37.5
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Two (2) years of relevant experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proficiency in MS office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Teams). Experience in clerical, administrative, and/or academic support functions.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience and or proficiency in University systems preferred (Marketplace, Salesforce, Course Atlas, Infosilem, REGIS, etc.)
Equipment Utilized	PC, printers, laptop, Ricoh copier/printers.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Onsite work in department office per school-wide scheduling expectations. The position must be comfortable with in person, phone, and teleconferencing communications and meetings. Requires availability/schedule within regular business hours, and requires the ability to engage in flexibility and problem solving in a fast-paced work environment. The position will interface with students, faculty and other staff on a regular basis and must have excellent communication and professional skills.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0235
Posting Open Date	02/16/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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