Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Program Coordinator (Training, Outreach and Evaluation) |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning |
| Department |
SPH - PH Workforce Development |
| Overview |
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (
RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide,
RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers School of Public Health (
SPH) is seeking a Program Coordinator (Training, Outreach and Evaluation) for the Center for Public Health Workforce Development (
CPHWD within the School of Public Health, located in Somerset, NJ.
The Program Coordinator supports the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of occupational safety and health research and training programs within the Center for Public Health Workforce Development at the Rutgers School of Public Health. The position plays a central role in maintaining the Center's data and evaluation systems, supporting research activities, and ensuring compliance with institutional and grant requirements.
The Program Coordinator assists with day-to-day research operations, including preparing and maintaining
IRB applications, coordinating participant recruitment and data collection, and managing documentation and reporting. The position also contributes to the preparation of evaluation reports, grant progress reports, and related communications.
A key focus of this role is helping to build and maintain the Center's data management and collaboration systems across Teams, Box, and Qualtrics, as well as evaluation systems, supporting the streamlining of data workflows, file organization, and reporting tools. The coordinator will collaborate with faculty, staff, and partners to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across research, evaluation, and program management processes.
Work is conducted in alignment with the mission and goals of the School of Public Health, emphasizing evidence-based practice, program improvement, and workforce development in occupational safety and health.
Duties include:
- Reviews Federal, State, Local, and industry requirements and guidelines to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of occupational safety and health curriculum.
- Performs outreach activities engaging stakeholders, including conducting community needs assessments and facilitatingcollaboration, to increase awareness of occupational safety and health issues across Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, and USVI).
- Schedules training, identify and assign course instructors, develop and update course curricula, perform evaluation of trainingprograms.
- Coordinate and oversee small and large offsite continuing education events for professionals and communityorganizations.
- Support the preparation of conference presentations, journal submissions, and public-facing materials thatcommunicate program impacts.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
23S |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
65272.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
78208.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
92772.000 |
| 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
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
37.50 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| Union Description |
HPAE 5094 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Bachelor's degree is required preferably in Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
- Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Three (3) years of relevant work experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and technical documentation.
- Ability to facilitate meetings and present information to groups.
- Excellent interpersonal, administrative and computer skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and work collaboratively in diverse teams.
- Must be a team-player, innovative and a self-starter with motivation to contribute to the overall goals of the school/university.
- Demonstrated ability to work with the highest levels of university administration, as well as executives elsewhere in the public health sector.
- Performs professional level work that requires knowledge of program coordination, data management, and evaluation principles and the application and use of concepts, theories, and terminology of the organization.
- Must have an understanding of workplace safety and health standards.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's degree preferably in Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
- Previous experience in occupational safety and/or public health.
- Experience in survey design, program evaluation, and statistical analysis
- Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processe
- Experience with data collection, management, and reporting systems such as Qualtrics, or similar platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (special consideration for any experience with Power BI) for data analysis and visualization.
- Experience organizing and maintaining shared files and workflows in platforms such as Box, SharePoint, or Teams
- Experience coordinating multi-partner projects including tracking deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements
- Experience using Microsoft Teams for collaboration and communication
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0273 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Off Campus |
| City |
Somerset |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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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. 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Feb 13, 2026