Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Program Coordinator (Public Health Activities) |
| 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 (Public Health Activities) for the Center for Public Health Workforce Development (
CPHWD) within the School of Public Health, located in Somerset, NJ. Under the direction of the Program Director, Public Health Activities, this position will support public health activities and initiatives related to workforce development and / or education and training for the current and future public health workforce. This position will support initiatives funded through agencies and organizations such as the NJ Department of Health, NJ Department of Human Services, NJ Association of County & City Health Officials (
NJACCHO) and others, including internal Rutgers partners.
With oversight from the Program Director, the Program Coordinator of Public Health Activities will coordinate curriculum development and technical delivery components for assigned projects ensuring activities are implemented effectively and aligned with project goals and timelines and integrating data collection processes into program activities to support continuous improvement. Examples of projects may include workforce training needs assessments, in-person, remote live and/or asynchronous public health trainings, or the delivery of technical assistance sessions.
This position serves as an active member of the broader Center for Public Health Workforce Development team and will also participate in initiatives addressing other Center focus areas.
Duties include:
- Assists with new outreach efforts to various public and private organizations and agencies to identify opportunities for new program activities.
- Provide stakeholder and project support by assisting with project activities, gathering relevant information, and preparing updates toensure effective communication and progress across initiatives.
- Apply public health frameworks and models to project planning and implementation, and help prepare project documentation,timelines, and progress reports
- Support curriculum and content development by conducting public health literature reviews and environmental scans to informtraining content, develop learning objectives aligned with public health competencies (e.g., Core Competencies for Public HealthProfessionals) for in-person, remote live and/or asynchronous public health trainings. Help ensure that public health concepts aretranslated into accessible, practical learning materials, with attention to adult learning principles; revise content based on subjectmatter expert and stakeholder feedback
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
23S |
| Salary Details |
PS23S salary scale |
| 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 |
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. |
| 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 preferably in Public Health or a related field plus 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.
- The individual must have an understanding of workplace safety and health standards.
- Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's degree preferably in Public Health or a related field plus one (1) year of relevant work experience
- Experience in survey design, program evaluation, and statistical analysis (special consideration for experience in Qualtrics, Atlas.ti, SAS, and SPSS)
- Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes
- 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. Experience using learning management systems such as Canvas
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0978 |
| 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 |
Piscataway (RBHS) |
| 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 |
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