Unit Administrator/Specialist Casual (Part time/Temporary)

Overview

The School of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The School of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School. Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Support the outreach and recruitment efforts of the Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts (VMPA).
• Strengthen and maintain relationships with local high schools, colleges, and prospective students through outreach activities, school visits, and the preparation and distribution of recruitment communications.
• Serve as a resource for prospective students by responding to individual inquiries, assisting with portfolio review activities, and providing information about VMPA academic programs and opportunities.
• Support department recruitment and engagement initiatives, including open houses, pre-college arts programs, and other events designed to introduce prospective students and families to VMPA and Rutgers–Camden.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
• Minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.

Salary

Salary range: $15.92/hour – $30/hour. Final salary offer may be determined by qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage