Job Details

Program Assistant (Public Safety) Part-Time Hourly

Position Number: 6790721
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Program Assistant (Public Safety) Part-Time Hourly

Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type: Part-Time Hourly No Pension

Job Number: 202300357

Core: Executive Core

Department: Public Safety

Opening Date: 12/13/2025

Closing Date

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NA

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Examples of Duties

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time position; occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Pay: $27 per hour
18 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director and Assistant Director of Public Safety, the Part-Time Program Assistant is responsible for providing professional administrative support for the Security Office.

DUTIES:

Responsible for preparing correspondence in the course of official duties and answers non-routine correspondence. Creates, organizes, and maintains essential records and files.

Coordinates fiscal procedures within the Public Safety Office including budget implementation and control, making sure that expenditures are in accordance with the allocation of funds.

Assists in the purchasing of new replacement technology. Seeks out information on security equipment or related equipment; contacts companies and requests information; contacts sales persons and arranges presentations on relevant equipment. Presents reports to the Director of Public Safety on desirable technologies.

Provides essential support for the Public Safety Office.

Coordinates the ordering of security officer uniforms. This includes uniforms for new and existing officers. Assists with maintaining uniform inventory for Public Safety officers and researching uniform supply sources for improved qualify and cost of uniforms.

Prepares new or maintains existing maintenance agreements for department equipment, including Verizon, CCTV, LawSoft, Power DMS, etc. Contact vendors for necessary repairs of security equipment. Maintains records of items returned for repairs or replacement. Tracks these shipments and advises the Director if they are late or missing.

Assists with the Parking Decal, the Gate Access Parking program and the College ID programs. Order supplies for ID and parking and maintain the inventory of these supplies. Coordinate the scheduling of requests for decals, IDs, or access cards with the officers who can process the request.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree

Note: Applicants who possess an Associate's degree may substitute two (2) years of position-related experience for the remaining two (2) years of education.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in a clerical related field, which may include typing, bookkeeping, review and processing of various documents and operation of an electronic keyboard. Two to three (2-3) years of experience is preferred. Experience in maintaining confidentiality for students and security personnel. Strong computer skills are essential including demonstrated working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Must be able to work with diverse populations. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail and dedication to superior customer service are critical. are essential and must possess supervisory skills to oversee student workers.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo/jobs/5169753/program-assistant-public-safety-part-time-hourly

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