Rutgers University New Brunswick , NJ 08903
Posted 1 month ago
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant Posting Number 24TM0221 Department Center for State Health Policy Overview Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Part-Time, Hourly Research Assistant , for the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research. The primary purpose of this position is to support and perform research involving structured interviewing and other forms of data collection with community member.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Manages logisitics for ongoing studies
Recruits and enrolls including in-person, virtual, and over the phone
Data inputs, management, and preparation
Reviews data for integrity and adherence to study protocols
Community outreach via in-person events, telephone solicitation, or the development of or contribution to presentations, handouts, and marketing material
Assists with study management and coordination
Special projects as assigned based on demonstrated knowledge and job skills
Position Status Hours Per Week 19.9 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $24.81 to 26.38 range (based on experience) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or advanced degree with a minimum of two years working in social/behavioral or clinical research in Academia or the private sector. Working knowledge and the ability to use basic spreadsheet, word-processing, and database and analytical software for data analyses, such as STATA, SAS, R, mplus, and HLM.
Fluent (read/write/speak) in Hindi, Gujarati, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole or Tagalog. Experience working with Indian, Filipino, Dominican, Mexican, Nigerian, Haitian, Chinese, Jamaican or Korean communities.
Southern New Jersey and Northwestern New Jersey preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience and familiarity with research.
Requires the ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must have effective client service skills
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
May require travel to research participant homes or other meeting location to conduct research activities.
It is required o work evenings and weekends.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Open Date 06/03/2024 Posting Close Date 07/03/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Rutgers University
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 (*).
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?
Yes
No
Do you have two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of Professional References (contact Info)
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