Job Abstract

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Coordinator I for John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position has two core responsibilities: Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses for research projects using education, workforce, and human services data. Strategic dissemination of research projects and findings including graphic design of complex... more details

Research Project Coordinator I

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Project Coordinator I
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	BSPPP-Heldrch Ctr Workfrce Dev
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Coordinator I for John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position has two core responsibilities: Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses for research projects using education, workforce, and human services data. Strategic dissemination of research projects and findings including graphic design of complex data into myriad formats for different data consumers, report production and website and social media graphic design with the goal of helping Heldrich Center research reach multiple audiences. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Develops research designs, identifies and calculates appropriate performance measures. Identifies and implements the most appropriate methods for conducting quantitative or qualitative studies. Conducts literature reviews and structured interviews. Leads focus groups, writes reports, conference papers, and publications based on the data analyses conducted. Interacts with stakeholders in Federal, New Jersey state government, and the research community.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	63518.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	79089.000
Annual Maximum Salary	94659.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a masters/advanced degree in a social scientific or related field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience implementing the different methods of analysis to be able to make difficult judgments about which design is the most appropriate given the data.. The position requires a demonstrated ability in graphic and visual design of written products. Requires the ability to collaborate in a team and work independently. Requires excellent verbal, writing and analytical, data visualization, organization and attention to detail skills. Requires computer literacy and general internet and electronic communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) as well as videoconference platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Team), and project management platforms (e.g., Miro, Trellio). Knowledge of the national and state public workforce, higher education and/or education policy, programs and operations is required. Requires an astute understanding of the intended audiences for the research so that the findings can be translated in appropriate formats.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of and experience with developing effective research proposals and securing major grants from corporations, foundations, state and Federal governments and private funding sources, producing written reports – especially in the scholarly and academic settings preferred. Knowledge of and experience in analyzing employment and training, education, human services and/or higher education data preferred.
Equipment Utilized	The person in the position will use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Adobe Creative Cloud, Qualtrics, Zoom, Webex, WordPress, Miro, NVivo, and Trello for these projects.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1489
Posting Open Date	06/26/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a masters/advanced degree in a social scientific or related field?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

Writing Sample 1

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