Overview
About the Role
Under the direction of the Director of Community Affairs, the Program Support Coordinator provides operational and programmatic support for the department's events, outreach activities, and internal initiatives. This role coordinates multiple facets of community affairs programming, assists with scheduling and communications, and liaises with stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of department priorities. The Program Support Coordinator plays a key role in tracking departmental projects, developing materials, and maintaining logistical oversight for internal and external engagements.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Operates under the guidance of the Director of Community Affairs.
- Provides both operational and programmatic support for departmental events and outreach efforts.
- Coordinates various aspects of community affairs initiatives to ensure smooth execution.
- Manages scheduling and communication tasks related to department activities.
- Serves as a liaison between the department and internal / external stakeholders.
- Tracks progress on departmental projects and ensures timely updates.
- Assists in the creation of materials and resources for events and initiatives.
- Oversees logistics for both internal meetings and public-facing engagements.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree required in one of the following fields :Public Administration
CommunicationsPublic HealthSocial ScienceOr a closely related disciplineMinimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in :Administrative support
Project coordinationPreferably within healthcare or nonprofit environmentsStrong preference for candidates with experience engaging diverse community stakeholdersExcellent communication skills :Verbal
WrittenInterpersonalHighly organized with strong attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office Suite :Word
ExcelPowerPointOutlookFamiliar with community-based program development and evaluationKnowledgeable in event logistics and scheduling toolsComfortable navigating internal administrative systems and processesDetail-oriented with strong problem-solving and prioritization abilitiesAdditional relevant experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basisWhat We Offer
Medical & Prescription Drug CoverageDental & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Short- & Long-Term Disability InsurancePension PlanPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional DevelopmentCompensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)
The expected salary range for this position is $74,989 - $90,407 - $107,705 per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.
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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we'd love to meet you