Community Outreach Coordinator (Multiple Vacancies)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Community Outreach Coordinator (Multiple Vacancies) Posting Number 24TM0119 Department SASN - Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) Overview

Our brains determine who we are; how we see, hear, and smell, how we move, touch, and talk, how we remember and forget, how we feel, expect, and plan. The mission of the Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) of School of Arts & Sciences, Newark (SASN) is to advance understanding of the brain's structure and function through excellence in neuroscience research and training.

Our researchers pursue this goal through an integrative approach that cuts across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. They combine molecular, electrophysiological, neurochemical, anatomical, imaging, behavioral, and neuropsychological methods to analyze how the brain works, develops, interacts with the environment, and is modified by experience in health and disease. CMBN is also committed to serving the academic and surrounding Newark communities through educational outreach, community service, and research internship programs that train undergraduate and high school students.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, this Community Outreach Coordinator supports a research program focusing on again and brain health.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following,

• Organizing community outreach events in churches, senior centers, and other community organizations, including identifying venues, and creating educational materials.

• Liaising with faith-based institutions, senior centers, and community organizations in the Greater Newark area, including making presentations and representing the laboratory.

• Supporting collaborations with faith-based and community organizations to identify new funding opportunities and apply for additional funding.

• Providing general laboratory support with responsibilities such as bookkeeping and maintaining research data.

This position is dependent on adequate external funding.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 19 Daily Work Shift Rotating Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $16 to $25/hour Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Requires up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.

Certifications/Licenses Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be an effective and professional communicator with the ability to engage participants. Adherence to relevant policies and regulations required. Must be proficient in Microsoft office. Basic technical knowledge required (i.e. operating a projector and speaker/sound system). Maturity and diplomacy are a must. Requires strong independent judgment, organizational skills and problem-solving ability.

Equipment Utilized

Regularly uses Microsoft Office, projectors, and speakers/sound system and knows or will learn all the equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of the position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Requires independent travel to community locations in the Greater Newark area. Must be able to transport and set up event/presentation materials and lift and move up to 30 pounds.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date 04/01/2024 Posting Close Date 06/30/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City Newark 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

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Ph.D.

• How many years of administrative experience do you have?

• 0-1

• 2-3

• 4-5

• 6+

• Do you have experience with community outreach?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents