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We foster a workplace that values growth, flexibility, and community, and we are recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Forbes’ Best Employers by State, 2025 Great College to Work For, and honored with the NJBIZ Empowering Women Award.\nOur 1,000 dedicated staff members enjoy competitive benefits, a four-day summer workweek, tuition support, and strong opportunities for internal promotion. Situated on a scenic suburban campus just 20 miles from New York City, WP offers a diverse, inclusive environment where your contributions fuel student success, economic and social mobility, and community engagement. Together, we empower our students through intentional, holistic support within flexible, innovative, and inclusive settings-preparing graduates to thrive professionally and personally, and to lead with a commitment to progress in New Jersey and beyond.\nJob Summary\nUnder the general direction of the Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS), the Program Coordinator supports the overall management of the program and its mission to improve student retention, persistence, academic progress, and graduation rates. The Coordinator manages daily office operations, maintains program data and records, assists with financial and budget processes, coordinates events and activities, and ensures compliance with federal grant requirements.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nProvides administrative support for the Director and staff by answering phones, scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence, processing travel and expense forms, ordering supplies, and managing program communications (reports, forms, flyers, memoranda, website, and social media).\nSupports ongoing program evaluation and assessment efforts through peer mentor reviews, focus groups, senior exit interviews, and other methods to ensure program alignment with the program’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.\nMaintains accurate programming date using Blumen (or equivalent) to input, compile, query, retrieve, and report program data. Use of Blumen is an integral requirement for this position.\nCoordinates technology enhancements and maintains electronic resources to improve program efficiency.\nProcesses requisitions, payroll, and other financial actions to maintain program activities. Monitors budgetary information from the grant accountant, reconciles grant budget records, and notifies Director and grant accountant of any discrepancies.\nMonitors TRIO SSS cost centers and budget in Workday including purchasing, and travel authorizations, payments, etc.\nReconciles monthly P-Card statement and processes purchase orders and requisitions for program expenditures.\nManages recordkeeping, filing systems, and documentation for compliance with department, state, federal and university policies; secures confidential records.\nEstablishes and maintains confidential program participant files to ensure all required documentation is accurate to ensure compliance with grant requirements.\nAssists the Director with all data entry, forms, and reports for the Annual Performance Report (APR), in compliance with federal guidelines. Assists with gathering/inputting data/information for annual APR for program.\nCoordinates logistics for faculty and student meetings, the summer bridge program, cultural experiences, and other special events, including facility reservations, catering, invitations, and transportation.\nGenerates student data reports from institutional databases to track schedules, grades, and academic progress.\nAssist with grant proposals and reports by collecting, tabulating, and formatting data and statistics for federal, state, and institutional submissions.\nCoordinates distribution, review, and tracking of program applications to ensure eligibility requirements are met and enrollment metrics are achieved.\nSupports recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of student employees, peer mentors, and tutors; ensures completion of HR paperwork, background checks, and confidentiality forms. Approves student employee timesheets in Workday. Update the SSS Policies and Procedures Manual annually and as requested by the Program Director.\nPrepares the Student Handbook each academic year; creates and updates program materials, including brochures, postcards, flyers, the website, email communications, and social media.\nSupports and participates in major university and division events such as admissions programs, orientation, welcome week, and commencement.\nPerforms other duties as assigned by Director, Assistant Director or designee.\nSome evening and weekend work required. \nRequired/Minimum Qualifications:\nAssociate’s degree in related field required.\nTwo years of experience working in an educational setting.\nStrong technology skills including: Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\nDemonstrated experience with budget administration and management, program coordination, and administrative record keeping.\nDemonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with heavy student traffic and limited supervision.\nDemonstrated strong communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.\nExperience with Banner, Workday, and database programs are strongly preferred.\nExperience with grants programs, databases, or student support programs strongly preferred.\nThis description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.\nStarting Salary - AFT Range 18 - $57,072.15 - $59,924.67\nThis position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: Benefits Package Pamphlet (AFT Professional Staff)\nInvitation to apply\nInterested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV.\nSubmission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv.\nGeneral questions related to this application process, please contact .\nPlease include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.\nSalary Range:\nPlease see job posting.\nTotal Rewards and Benefits:\nClick here to view the total rewards of working at WP\nWilliam Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information.\nEEO Statement\nWilliam Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. 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