Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Program Support Specialist |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support |
| Department |
SPH-Office of Academic Affairs |
| 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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 Program Support Specialist for the Office of Research (Dean's Office) within the School of Public Health located in Piscataway, NJ. Under direction of the Assistant Dean for Research, the Program Support Specialist will provide administrative and programmatic support for sponsored research activities within the School of Public Health. This position is responsible for assisting faculty and administrators with grant and contract submissions, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor policies, coordinating pre- and post-award functions, and maintaining accurate documentation. The role serves as a key liaison between principal investigators, the Office of Research, central grants administration, and external agencies.
Duties include:
- Work in close coordination with the Assistant Dean of Research to support the operations of the Research Office; and provideadministrative support across the Research team.
- Maintain Office of Research filing systems for general office operations and grant-related records.
- Serve as a point of contact for general inquiries to the Office of Research.
- Coordinate and support Office of Research training sessions.
- Assist with coordinating pre-award administration of grants, contracts, and restricted funds.
- Assist with providing grant application guidance to faculty, administrators and staff
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
22S |
| Salary Details |
PS22S salary scale: minimum salary of the scale is $61,512 |
| Minimum Salary |
61512.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
73603.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
87239.000 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours (per week) |
37.50 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| Union Description |
HPAE 5094 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, plus Two (2) years of administrative experience, including experience providing administrative support in a higher education setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST1975 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Piscataway (RBHS) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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. 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 |
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