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Program Coordinator I

Rutgers University

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Nov 12, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Coordinator I
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	Eagleton Institute of Politics
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator I for The Rutgers Democracy Lab ( RDL) at the Eagleton Institute of Politics.
Posting Summary	The Rutgers Democracy Lab ( RDL) was established through a transformative gift received in November 2024. Its mission is to serve as a vibrant hub for civic engagement and a collaborative workshop for studying, analyzing, and addressing the challenges and opportunities of contemporary democracy. Housed within the RDL, the Technology and Democracy Research Hub (the Hub) examines how social media use relates to civic engagement and democratic participation, including the pervasive influence of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Through rigorous research and collaboration with community members and practitioners, the Hub generates insights with national impact, contributing to the broader understanding of democracy's evolution in the digital age. The Hub's findings are positioned to inform policymakers, technology leaders, law enforcement, and the public discourse, ensuring that research drives actionable change. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides general administrative support to the Director and Associate Director, contributing to the success of the Hub's internal operations, research outputs, events, and student engagement. Assists Director and Associate Director with recruitment, training, and management of student interns, including providing guidance on tasks, ensuring deadlines are met, and helping build a professional and productive learning environment. Works with the Rutgers Democracy Lab Business Manager and other staff to ensure that expenses, invoices, and purchases are processed in a timely manner. Supports copy-editing, graphic design, publication and promotion of Hub research outputs, including reports, website content, newsletters, and social media outreach. Conducts basic research for Hub projects, including, but not limited to cleaning and coding of data, conducting exploratory reviews of literatures and methodologies, and writing for internal and external audiences. Organizes Hub-sponsored events, workshops, and public programs, including managing venue booking, speaker arrangements, catering, promotion, and day-of operations. Participates in cross-team and Institute-wide projects at the RDL and Eagleton Institute of Politics.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Salary Details	Maximum salary of $70,000
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
Standard Hours	37.50
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 January 31, 2026. 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.
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 in the social sciences or a related field and 2 years of work experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of program coordination, research, communications, and political issues relevant to social media and democracy or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, efficiency and creativity. Comfortable using and learning new technologies and software. Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communications skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Comfortable working with diverse groups of stakeholders including faculty, outside experts, public officials, students and community members. Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and short deadlines in high-stress situations. Comfort working for an organization that is political yet non-partisan and straddles the worlds of politics and academia. Familiarity with large-institution processes (finance, HR, procurement) such as those at Rutgers or comparable organizations. Understanding of issues at the intersection of social media and democracy and an awareness of sensitive political issues. Thorough grounding in U.S. and New Jersey politics and government whether through coursework, professional experience, or personal involvement.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree in political science, communication, public policy, or related field. Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative social science research methods. Experience supervising students, interns, or volunteers. Background in communications, public relations, or community engagement. Skills in graphic design, web development, and/or Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with social media content creation, scheduling, and analytics. Familiarity with survey platforms, data visualization tools, or video editing.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Email/Calendar, Word/PowerPoint/Excel and Teams.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Eagleton offices are located within a historic building with no elevator. The duties of this position regularly involve navigating stairs numerous times a day. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation if they have a disability that restricts them in their ability to climb and/or navigate stairs.
Special Conditions	This position is paid from a five-year gift, and continuation is contingent upon available funds. Ability to work evenings occasionally during the academic year and some weekends.

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST2307
Posting Open Date	11/12/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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