Position Summary:

• Organizes, coordinates, implements, and monitors RBS IDEA programs, initiatives, and projects that fall under the RBS IDEA Office
• Assists in the recruiting, engagement, retention, academic success, and professional development of students from historically underrepresented and underserved backgrounds
• Administers the following programs: RBS NextUP, RBS PREP, RBS B-STAR, RBS C.E.O. Network, as well as future programs and initiatives within the purview of the RBS IDEA Office to be established
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of projects, planning, preparation, evaluation, communications, events, records, statistics, program reports, and documents
• Develops processes, evaluates program effectiveness and identifies and recruits additional program resources
• Oversees advertising and executes recruitment strategy to increase student engagement and involvement in RBS IDEA programs
• Develops and maintains a master schedule of all programs and activities
• Manages the daily operational procedures of the RBS IDEA Office, including student meetings, collecting and maintaining accurate records and student data for use in various departmental reports
• Runs, updates, and maintains RBS IDEA Office webpages
• Oversees the production of electronic and printed marketing materials
• Develops and maintains social media and software platforms to enhance communications with current students, prospective students, and internal/external stakeholders
• Must also be able to manage other duties as assigned throughout the year demonstrating the capability to synthesize new information and use it to create positive change
• Ability and willingness to travel to off-campus events, and businesses in the NY/NJ metro area is required
• This position will require frequent evening and weekend hours
• Travel between campuses is expected

City: Newark

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher are required.
• Position would require access and use of a laptop computer and printer.
• Position will require advanced use of survey tools such as Qualtrics and Google Forms.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Requires the ability to perform in a dynamic fast paced environment and communicate effectively with multiple constituencies, tactfully, and diplomatically.
• Must manage sensitive personal information with discretion and good judgment.
• May require travel between campuses for university business.
• Some evening and weekend hours required.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or less.

Posting Number: 25ST2620

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