Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Research Assistant |
| Posting Number |
24TM0451 |
| Department |
Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies |
| 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 Assistant for the Center for Alcohol and Substance Use Studies.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Provides administrative support for faculty and research team.
- Provides support to research team by organizing and coordinating project operations.
- Coordinates the administration of projects and all the process related to those projects.
- Prepares and implements research guidelines, and procedures, and provides oversight and facilitation.
- Schedules, arranges and coordinates design and logistics for events and meetings; and completes other work as assigned.
- Assists with database creation and data entry/quality assurance.
- Creates informational materials; provide supporting research, analysis, and proposal data. Prepares, processes and controls records, statistics, reports, and documents.
- Facilitates interview-based research assessments.
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Hours Per Week |
19.5 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Position Salary |
$20.00 - $25.00/hourly |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Access, SPSS, Redcap and other relevant data management tools.
- Ability to learn a variety of university electronic systems and applications.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to work in diverse teams with accountability and responsibility.
- Ability to contribute to a positive, productive, open and supportive environment that motivates everyone to perform at their best.
- Excellent organizational and proactive planning skills.
- Critical thinking skills with proven ability to problem solve and follow up appropriately on process and procedural issues.
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Posting Details
| Posting Open Date |
10/29/2024 |
| Posting Close Date |
11/29/2024 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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Rutgers University
Oct 29, 2024