Research Project Coordinator II

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Coordinator II Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department BSPPP-Heldrch Ctr Workfrce Dev 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.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Coordinator for the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development

• Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Reporting to the Sr Research Project Mgr, this position has two core responsibilities: 1) The position is responsible for conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses for research projects using education, workforce, and human services data.

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.

• Responsible for 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 to help Heldrich Center research reach multiple audiences.

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 preferably in public policy, social work, education, sociology, or a related field and demonstrated experience in social science research and a minimum of two years research experience, or a combination of education and additional professional work experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of research methods, program coordination, organization, facilitation, data analysis, writing for research, and data analysis and visualization.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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, written, 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 Teams), and project management platforms (e.g., Miro, Trellio).

• This position requires an advanced degree in a social scientific field because the primary job duties relate to implementing highly sophisticated research methods that are not taught at the undergraduate level.

• Doing the position well, moreover, requires that the individual have sufficient experience implementing the different methods of analysis to be able to make difficult judgments about which design is the most appropriate given the data.

• Knowledge of the national and state public workforce, higher education and/or education policy, programs, and operations is required.

• It also requires an astute understanding of the intended audiences for the research so that the findings can be translated into appropriate formats.

• In addition to the aforementioned, the position requires an exceptionally high level of attention to detail.

• Depth of understanding of both substantive expertise and ability to create research products, and a concrete understanding of client's needs and use for products and how products can be modified to be used for multiple dissemination methods (transforming research into journal articles, web articles, research briefs).

• An ability to think and a creativity to develop and answer intriguing research questions based on the data.

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 24ST0603 Posting Open Date 03/21/2024 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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. 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 bachelor's degree preferably in public policy, social work, education, sociology, or a related field and demonstrated experience in social science research and a minimum of two years research experience, or a combination of education and additional professional work experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of research methods, program coordination, organization, facilitation, data analysis, writing for research, and data analysis and visualization?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)