Research Project Coordinator II

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Coordinator II Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department BSPPP-Voorhees Transport Ctr Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

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Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Coordinator II for the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, a unit of the Bloustein School of Public Planning and Policy.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides support to one or more project managers/principal investigators by assisting with the coordination of assigned programs/projects.

• Assists in the conduct of research, including but not limited to literature reviews, leading practice scans, case studies, planning and administration of focus groups and surveys, and primary and secondary analysis data.

• Assists with the preparation of project reports, memoranda, and other work products.

• Arranges and coordinates logistics and assist with content related to project-related events and meetings.

• Work is performed under the direct supervision of one or more principal investigators and/or project managers, with specific instructions on routine or semi-routine work activities.

• Work is usually reviewed upon completion.

• Requires basic knowledge of concepts, theories, and terminology used in the field of city and regional planning and policy.

• Performs professional work that meets high-quality standards.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 04 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 55416.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 68958.000 Annual Maximum Salary 82500.000 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 bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field, plus a minimum of two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of project coordination, organization, facilitation, report preparation and analysis, writing, and outreach.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in city and regional planning or a related field is preferred.

• Experience and knowledge specifically related to transportation policy and planning, as well as subject matter expertise in the concentrations of bicycle and pedestrian planning, metropolitan and regional planning, public and stakeholder engagement, and/or transit/paratransit planning and operations, are also desired.

Equipment Utilized

• The person filling this position must be proficient using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Proficiency in GIS, web publishing, statistical analysis software (SPSS, SAS, Stata, R, etc.); Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, and Dreamweaver) is strongly desired.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work activities will be performed primarily at a seated workstation in an office setting.

• Some observational fieldwork and data collection are also required.

• Fieldwork requires mostly in-state travel and outdoor walking and/or bicycling in urban, suburban, and occasionally rural settings in New Jersey.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1466 Posting Open Date 06/25/2024 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

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field, plus a minimum of two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of project coordination, organization, facilitation, report preparation and analysis, writing, and outreach?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample 1