Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Senior Program Coordinator

Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative

Department
Comp Integr Biology Center

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Camden seeks a new Senior Program Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB), this position serves as a key contributor to the development, implementation, evaluation, and long-term institutionalization of innovative STEM graduate training programs supported through NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) and related federally funded initiatives. The incumbent will work collaboratively with faculty, trainees, institutional partners, and external stakeholders to advance student-centered training models that enhance graduate student success, interdisciplinary collaboration, workforce readiness, mentorship, scientific software development, and emerging approaches to STEM education.

The Senior Program Coordinator is expected to help shape the future direction of STEM training programs by identifying innovative practices, developing scalable training structures, evaluating program outcomes, and recommending improvements to graduate education and professional development models. The incumbent will contribute to the design of new educational frameworks, certificates, workforce development initiatives, and trainee support mechanisms that extend beyond the life of individual grants and become embedded within institutional practices.

The position will support dissemination of program outcomes at national venues and is expected to participate in NSF-sponsored meetings, conferences, and professional development activities alongside Principal Investigators and program leadership. The role serves as both an operational and strategic contributor to the growth, sustainability, and expansion of NSF-funded training initiatives.

This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
05

Salary Details
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Minimum Salary
68278.480

Mid Range Salary
84393.980

Maximum Salary
100509.480

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

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, 2024. 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 or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, plus two years of experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications
• PhD in a STEM discipline or closely related field.
• Prior participation in, or support of, an NSF-funded doctoral training program, research training program, or comparable interdisciplinary graduate education initiative.
• Experience developing, maintaining, documenting, or distributing scientific software and computational research tools.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, instructional materials, workshop curricula, or training resources for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical, educational, and organizational information into polished products suitable for publication or broad dissemination.
• Experience supporting scholarly publications, reports, white papers, or other forms of professional communication.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams involving faculty, graduate students, and technical staff.
• Familiarity with version control systems, collaborative software development practices, open-source software, and digital repositories.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development, scientific computing, or technology-enabled approaches to research and training.
• Strong written communication, editing, and project-management skills.

Equipment Utilized

Scientific computing environments and programming languages (e.g., Python, R); scientific document preparation systems (e.g., LaTeX); version control and collaborative software-development platforms (e.g., Git and GitHub); code repositories and documentation systems; web publishing and content-management systems; digital archival and repository platforms; data-analysis and visualization software; videoconferencing and online collaboration tools; standard office productivity software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1832

Posting Open Date
09/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Camden

City
Camden

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.