Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Coordinator II
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	CCR&R Atlantic
Overview	Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 7,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 1,100 faculty and staff members located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The campus thrives with a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. The university is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine consistently ranks 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.
Posting Summary	The Program Coordinator II acts as a Provider Management Coordinator and is responsible for directly overseeing the Family Child Care (FCC) and Family Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Program in their local county. S/he will assist qualified applicants to meet all the NJ Division of Family Development requirements in accordance with the Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing statute, as outlined in the Child Care Workers Union (CCWU) and policy. The incumbent will provide professional development and technical assistance in accordance with the Child Care Development Block Grant to further advance research-based, quality FCC/FFN child care 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, 2023. 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	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary	Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Annual Minimum Salary	44831.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	55743.000
Annual Maximum Salary	66655.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education or social services, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in an early childhood setting Five (5) years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
Certifications/Licenses	Must be a member of the NJ Registry Instructor Approval (contingent upon hiring). Must be a licensed driver, in good standing with reliable transportation
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills. Strong training and pedagogical skills specific to best practices in family child care settings. Previous experience with FCC specific training. Ability to effectively communicate and execute established plans and policies. The ability to appropriately and clearly give and exchange information directly. Possess knowledge of adult learning principles to effectively construct and implement community-based trainings or technical advisement mentoring opportunities for FCC/FFN staff and providers. Cultural competence demonstrated by meeting mandated site visitation requirements in a variety of family settings and environments.
Preferred Qualifications	Bilingual – English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office products
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Work environment is split between the assigned office and field, where home inspections are completed.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0685
Posting Open Date	03/17/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
City	Camden
State	NJ
Location Details	Camden, NJ 08102

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement