Posting Summary: 

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Community Engagement unit of DICE. The administrative assistant will provide administrative support to the Community Engagement unit team by assisting with the coordination and administration of programs, projects, and/or processes and with the preparation and control of records, statistics, reports and documents. Schedules appointments, arranges and coordinates logistics for events, programs and meetings. Processes various administrative documents and data. Creates routine informational materials. Completes other work consistent with a basic understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the Community Engagement unit, and the Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement, and the tasks and responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant in the achievement of Community Engagement unit goals. May assist in basic unit supporting research activities, perform some fiscal support functions, and/or serve as liaison within and outside unit. Works closely with the Senior Program Coordinator for Community Partnerships in the Rutgers University Camden Community Partnership Centers Program. Works under direct supervision from the Director of Community Engagement, with specific instructions on routine and semi routine work and within established work parameters for the Community Engagement unit. Work is usually reviewed upon completion. Performs professional work that requires knowledge of general administrative/office management practices and the basic application and use of concepts, theories, and terminology of unit administration.

This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it. 

Overview: 

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.  

Minimum Education & Experience: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, record-keeping, and report writing. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Ability to speak Spanish. 

Direct link to apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/243871