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Program Assistant, Per Diem

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Dec 24, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Assistant, Per Diem
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	RWJ-Psychiatry Research
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a per diem Program Assistant for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under direction, the Program Assistant assists with course content development and administrative activities in support of the Training in Research Undergraduate Experience through the Rutgers Addiction Research Center ( TRUE RARC) Scholar Program. The TRUE RARC Scholar program aims to enhance diversity among the next generation of addiction researchers by providing Rutgers undergraduates addiction research coursework, internship opportunities, and professional development. The Program Assistant will provide administrative and program support to the Principal Investigator, Danielle Dick, the Program Coordinator, Jesse Liss, and other professional staff. This flexible position primarily assists Dr. Liss with developing content for the Data Science & Addiction Research I and II courses, with additional support provided to the administration of the training program. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides administrative support for the Program Coordinator in carrying out the Training in Research Undergraduate Experience through the Rutgers Addiction Research Center (TRUE RARC) Scholar Program. Manages the training program's email account to respond to participant questions. Develops slide decks for Data Science & Addiction I and II undergraduate courses. Supports the student recruitment cycle. This includes tracking and reviewing applications and supporting with acceptance decisions. Creates datasets, tests, exercises, and assignments for Data Science & Addiction I and II undergraduate courses. Prepares and/or compiles data for comprehensive reports and analyses, presentations, monthly activity reports, program evaluations and official correspondence. Responds to inquiries as directed and distributes informational materials according to University policy and practice. Makes appointments and schedules meetings. Evaluates office procedures, establishes standards, and recommends and implements new or modified procedures as needed.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$36.73/hr
Annual Minimum Salary	8.38
Annual Mid Range Salary	125.00
Annual Maximum Salary	200.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation
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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree plus one (1) year of related administrative experience in an organization, business office, government agency or university setting required. Applicants lacking the degree may substitute appropriate related experience on a year-for-year basis.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proficient in Powerpoint or similar presentation tools. Ability to complete assignments with great attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to work well and communicate professionally with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors. Ability to problem-solve with minimal supervision, but with appropriate judgment (i.e., knowing when to ask for help). Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple activities and ensure the timely completion of assignments and in meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications	Some knowledge of Python.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and driving. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 15 pounds. Work Environment: As a per diem position, this position is flexible. The Program Assistant will work directly with the Program Coordinator to determine their schedule. Hours will vary each week according to workload. Hours may increase over time as required by program growth.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2810
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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