Program Assistant - Urban Grower Training Program (Temporary)

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $22 - $27 per Hour 💻 Other 🗓️ February 3rd, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Program Assistant for the Urban Grower Training Program. The role involves supporting program administrators in budget monitoring, data tracking, creating informational materials, coordinating procurement, managing program databases, organizing logistics for events, and maintaining the program's online portals and calendars.

Highlights

Support monitoring of annual budget and complete monthly and end-of-year reports.
Create basic informational materials and assist with research for reports and proposals.
Coordinate purchasing and procurement of program supplies and materials.
Organize and maintain a program database including participant and consultant information.
Schedule and supervise logistics for meetings and special events.
Manage CANVAS site, urban agriculture web portal, and program calendar with timely updates.
Proficient in MS Teams, Office Suite (especially Excel), CANVAS, and WordPress.
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience and up to two years administrative experience.
Requires a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Compensation ranges from $22 to $27 hourly with part-time hours (19.5 per week).