Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Dual Enrollment & Pre-College Pathways Program Manager

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support - Management

Department
Precollege Programs Center

Overview

The Center for PreCollege Programs administers precollege and pipeline programs designed to educate, inspire, and prepare students for success in secondary and post-secondary education while promoting a college-going culture.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University - Newark, an urban public research anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Program Manager for the Dual Enrollment & Pre-College Pathways Program. Reporting to the Director/Associate Dean for the Center for PreCollege Programs, this position functions at the Manager, Academic Programs Supervisor level, providing independent leadership, strategic direction, and full operational oversight of Rutgers-Newark's dual enrollment portfolio.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Serves as a key member of the Center for PreCollege Programs leadership team and leads cross-functional collaboration with university leadership, academic units, school districts, government partners, and community stakeholders. This role oversees program innovation, partnership development, enrollment growth, student success frameworks, data strategy, and grant compliance.
• Oversees advancing a comprehensive, equity-driven dual enrollment strategy that expands access, improves student success outcomes, and strengthens the college-going pipeline for students.
• Develops protocol and procedures, follows and enforces all university policies and procedures, and renders services that meet the academic, social, and/or special population needs of the enrolled scholars.
• Organizes, administers, and coordinates multiple facets of planning, preparation, evaluation, budget, communications, events, records, statistics, reports, and documents.
• Develops and coordinates year-round programming including but not limited to academic activities/workshops; and summer activities; including trips and staff recruitment.
• Serves as primary liaison with public, private & charter school districts, RU-N faculty, NCLC, and other partners.
• Oversees student success support & pre-college pathway experiences
• Manages evaluations of programs and services, assess service levels and program progress, prepare appropriate recommendations for fund development, and prepare and submit all required reports.
• Carries accountability for program strategy, policy development, partnership management, and resource allocation to meet institutional enrollment, access, and student success goals.
• Exercises significant independent judgment in program design, implementation, and evaluation, while leading a team of professional staff and student employees.
• Direct the design, scaling, and continuous improvement of dual enrollment and related initiatives

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
06

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
82166.000

Mid Range Salary
104002.000

Maximum Salary
125837.000

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
37.75

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. 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
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, public administration, organizational management, social sciences, social work or related field.
• Must have at minimum 2 years supervisory experience in program management, curriculum development with demonstrated experience in creative alternative programming.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, public administration, organizational management, social sciences, social work or related field.
• Must have at minimum 2 years supervisory experience in program management, curriculum development with demonstrated experience in creative alternative programming.
• Requires proficient organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience working within the communities of Newark is highly preferred.
• Requires a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in administrative function, student support, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, social work, social sciences, nonprofit or public administration or policy preferred or equivalent work experience in education, youth development, sociology, social work, public administration.

Equipment Utilized

• Beyond Microsoft Office suite (or similar) software, Program Manager must be familiar with educational curricula, social networking web applications, and basic computer equipment and technology.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to lift/carry equipment & supplies for program activities (30lbs or less.)
• Programming runs on some scheduled Saturdays during the Academic year and some evenings.
• Must be able to travel as needed.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1470

Posting Open Date
08/13/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Newark

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements
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.