Information Specialist

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 18, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Information Specialist
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	Research Data & Analytics
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 an Information Specialist for the Research Data & Analytics Department within the Office for Research ( OFR). This position is responsible for managing, organizing, analyzing, and distributing information/data within an organization. The Office for Research's ( OFR) mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services and tools and partnering with faculty. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Analyzes research data generated by OFR departments, identifying inconsistencies and offering suggestions on how to prevent them, all with the goal of ensuring data integrity. Supports the department in its efforts to utilize data to tell stories and make data-informed decisions. Works with OFR units to develop data visualizations, dashboards and reports and assist with the interpretation of data trends and outliers. Engages with internal and external stakeholders requesting custom reports, utilizing both analytical and communications skills to handle such requests professionally. Works under general supervision of the Director, demonstrating a good understanding and application of OFR data policies and procedures. Collects, analyzes and organizes information from various sources. Maintains databases, records, and information systems. Responds to inquiries and providing information to internal and external stakeholders. Ensures data accuracy, security, and compliance with organizational policies. Creates reports, summaries, and presentations based on data analysis, visualization.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	65741.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	81857.00
Annual Maximum Salary	97972.00
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	A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, communications or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of data integrity principles and requirements. A minimum of two years of relevant experience utilizing a variety of data visualization tools and methods to create reports, graphs and dashboards.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and meet challenging and changing deadlines. Excellent communications skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate with all levels of university personnel.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with Tableau, Excel or other business intelligence and data visualization software and data management systems and data models.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), ORACLE Cloud, Tableau Software.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Office environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0278
Posting Open Date	02/18/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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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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