Program Support Coordinator (Community Affairs)

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
• Communications
• Public Health
• Social Science
• Or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in:
• Administrative support
• Project coordination
• Preferably within healthcare or nonprofit environments
• Strong preference for candidates with experience engaging diverse community stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills:
• Verbal
• Written
• Interpersonal
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite:
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Familiar with community-based program development and evaluation
• Knowledgeable in event logistics and scheduling tools
• Comfortable navigating internal administrative systems and processes
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and prioritization abilities
• Additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
  

What We Offer

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
  
  

Compensation (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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