Research Project Coordinator I

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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.

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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