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Program Support Coordinator, Department of Cell & Molecular Biology, Rowan-Virtua SOM (Stratford, NJ)

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Stratford, New Jersey
Categories: Administrative - Clerical, Professional

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Title: Program Support Coordinator Location: Stratford, NJ

Department: Cell & Molecular Biology

Reports To: Department Administrator

 

SUMMARY

The Department of Cell & Molecular Biology of Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine is searching for a Program Support Coordinator to join their team. The full-time staff member provides comprehensive administrative, fiscal, and grant support for the Rowan-Virtua School of Translational Biomedical Engineering and Science, the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, and related University research initiatives. The role supports departmental operations, budget coordination, and the expanding grant portfolio, serving as a key resource to faculty and acting as liaison for all sponsored program activities, including pre- and post-award processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Fiscal Responsibilities — Assist Administrator with coordinating operating, grant, and revenue accounts; monitor budgets; prepare analyses and reports; process invoices, expenditures, and non-PO payments.

· Purchasing Coordination — Oversee departmental and grant purchasing, including requisitions, vendor setup, sole-source/contract justifications, and invoice resolution.

· Grant Administration — Support faculty with post-award budgeting, modifications, hiring, extensions, closeouts, and compliance with Uniform Guidance and sponsor regulations.

· Interdepartmental Coordination — Work with Budget, Accounts Payable, Procurement, HR, OSP, Advancement, and other units to ensure timely processing of departmental and grant-related actions.

· Hiring & Onboarding Support — Assist with faculty, staff, and student hiring processes, including I-9s, background checks, PageUp job cards, search committee support, and RIMS entries.

· Travel & Reimbursement Processing — Assist faculty, staff, and students with travel requests and reimbursements through Concur and University student travel systems.

· Compliance & Training — Ensure staff adherence to financial and grant compliance policies; train faculty on Rowan systems (Banner, Works, Concur, 25Live, etc.).

· Grant Planning & Communication — Schedule grant kickoff meetings; review allocations, hiring plans, and expenditures; attend OSP/Advancement grant workshops as needed.

· Committee & Meeting Support — Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, coordinate materials, and ensure minutes are completed and distributed.

· Administrative Problem-Solving — Assist the Administrator in analyzing operational issues and recommending solutions.

· Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree (accounting, finance, or related field preferred)

· Minimum 2 years of budgeting or grant administration experience

· Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and conflict-resolution skills

· Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and database systems

· Ability to build effective working relationships across faculty and staff

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

· Experience with university financial systems (Banner)

· Higher-education experience

· 3+ years of grant budgeting/analysis

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting, finance or related area

· Minimum 2 years of experience in budgeting, grant budgeting and analysis

· Effective analytical, organizational, conflict resolution and communication skills are essential

· Strong computer skills including WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS or other database software

· Excellent oral and written communication skills and expertise in budget development and management. Ability to build cross-functional alliances and train personnel in proper procedures and policies

· Ability to be a team player and build effective working relationships with faculty, professional staff, and administrators

 

SALARY/BENEFIT INFORMATION

 In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this HPAE position is $80,000 to $84,187.91, with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).”

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

 

NOTES

· Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

· Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

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The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.