Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Senior Program Administrator |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Cooperative Extension |
| Department |
Mason Gross Sch Arts-Deans Ofc |
| Overview |
Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good. Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers-New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The nation's eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers-New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Program Administrator for Mason Gross School of the Arts (
MGSA). This position plays a key role in managing and coordinating community engagement and outreach activities, with a focus on both local and regional initiatives. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Finance & Administration, this position is responsible for developing and fostering partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders in support of recruitment, summer activities, P-12 engagement, and fundraising initiatives, among other schoolwide priorities.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Collaborates with MGSA leadership teams, including deans/chairs/directors, as well as program staff to ensure seamless coordination of community arts programs.
- Designs, assesses, implements, and manages arts program for a diverse audience, including preschool through high school, adult learners, and arts enthusiasts.
- Manages the administrative operations of the program, including budgeting, staffing, and other logistical details.
- Cultivates and maintains partnerships with internal and external constituents, including potential donors, community partners, and other stakeholders to support fundraising efforts and community outreach activities.
- Ensures programs align with the broader mission and vision of community arts, MGSA and Rutgers University.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
06 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
79387.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
100485.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
121582.00 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
Admin Assembly (MPSC) |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
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| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Five (5) years of administrative experience in a community arts program or nonprofit organization or relevant program coordination experience.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a deep understanding of the mission and goals of RCA, MGSA, and Rutgers University.
- Forward-thinking and results-oriented with a passion for the arts and community engagement.
- Strong ability to create and implement programs that align with both educational and revenue-driven goals.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience successfully generating revenue and/or raising funds through arts programs and/or non-profit organization.
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| Equipment Utilized |
- Microsoft 365 Office Suite.
- Google Suite of applications.
- WordPress.
- ArtSpace.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Fast-paced environment.
- Will be required to frequently travel, particularly within New Jersey, to develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, and other stakeholders.
- Must have flexibility with work hours, including evenings and weekends, to support events, performances, and community outreach efforts.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST0231 |
| Posting Open Date |
02/03/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Feb 04, 2025