Program Developmental Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $78K - $115K 💻 Other 🗓️ May 25th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Program Developmental Specialist for the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. The specialist develops and implements strategies to support retention and graduation of EOF and underrepresented students by providing counseling, tutoring, monitoring academic progress, and collaborating on professional development and recruitment activities.

Highlights

Develop and implement retention strategies focusing on EOF and underrepresented students at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.
Provide individual counseling, academic monitoring, tutoring, and teach skills with emphasis on sciences.
Advise the EOF Program Director on academic performance and collaborate on student retention and professional development efforts.
Oversee academic year peer tutoring and first-year supplemental instruction programs in partnership with Rutgers Learning Centers.
Coordinate the EOF Summer Institute including facility reservations and mentor recruitment and training.
Participate in university and college recruitment efforts such as fairs and high school visits.
Required skills include sensitivity to diverse populations, strong communication, confidentiality, and multitasking ability.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with five years of relevant experience or equivalent, plus a valid driver’s license.
Preferred knowledge of STEM fields and experience working with educationally and economically disadvantaged students.
Salary range from $77,919 to $114,989 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and employee educational benefits.