Program Support Coordinator (Community Affairs)

Program Support Coordinator

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

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

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.

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.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we'd love to meet you