Recruitment/Posting Title FIGS Coordinator Posting Number 25TM0163 Department Career Exploration and Success Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a FIGS Coordinator for the Office of Career Exploration and Success. This position supports the administration of the First-Year Interest Group Seminars (FIGS), one-credit seminars for first-year students that are developed and taught by Rutgers juniors and seniors. In Fall 2025, FIGS will enroll more than 2,100 first-year students in 80+ sections of the FIGS course. FIGS Coordinators will help to train and supervise Peer Instructors who have developed a ten-week course for first-year students to explore an academic interest/career area, discover the wide array of resources available at Rutgers, and connect with students, faculty and staff connected to their course subject. The position will report to one of the Assistant Directors for First-Year Career Engagement and the Associate Director of First-Year Career Engagement.
For more information about the FIGS program, visit our website: https://careers.rutgers.edu/students-alumni/courses-high-impact-mentoring-programs/first-year-interest-group-seminars-figs.

Among the key duties of the position are the following: Completes departmental and team trainings. Represents FIGS and CES at New Student Orientation (NSO) Information Fair. Approves FIGS course lesson plans and syllabi, and meets with Peer Instructors as needed. Contributes content to and supports the coordination of a 3-day student leadership training (August 25-27, 2025). Supervises a cohort of FIGS Peer Instructors as they teach their courses. Provides administrative oversight for sections of FIGS (e.g., attendance record-keeping, grading, logistics, etc.). Presents CES content in FIGS class presentations. Conducts class observations and office hours. Supports the recruitment and interview process for Fall 2026 Peer Instructors. Completes individual projects to support the FIGS program including ongoing supervision of Peer Instructors and/or Senior Peer Instructors, support of the 3-credit Peer Instructor Education (PI Ed course), marketing and assessment initiatives. Supports CES Career Fairs and major events. Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 13.5 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $25/hour Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly