Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Work Assistant - Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Category Staff & Executive - Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations/Communications

Department RWJ-Psychiatry

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 Work Assistant for the Department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

In collaboration and consultation with the Rutgers Office of Communications & Public Affairs, the Department of Psychiatry has been expanding to create a multimedia division.

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Work Assistant who will engage with community stakeholders over social media platforms, initially Instagram. Since the use of social media in higher education crosses multiple domains, our trainees will gain invaluable experience as learners and administrators while working closely with the Work Assistant and the Program Coordinator. While the initial description below focuses on Instagram, the start-up of additional social media platforms (II – V) will be discussed at a later date. Experience in website management a plus (e.g., refreshing website content with news items, photos, etc.).

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Start up and direct the Department’s Instagram platform (as a business).
• Engage leaders in the community to promote resources at Rutgers Health and raise awareness of mental wellness.
• Ongoing onsite visits to community groups to build engagement.
• Expand current community regional relationships such as those with Catholic Charities, Princeton Garden Theater, Rutgers Cinema through Instagram.
• Promote the Rutgers brand nationally by digitally engaging community stakeholders such as the Crossroads Comedy Theater (Philadelphia) and Scarlet Lane Brewery (Indianapolis).
• Engage trainees to implement a business plan to post content; e.g., resident-related (primarily on Tuesdays) and non-resident related.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 15.49

Mid Range Salary 25.00

Maximum Salary 40.00

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 Per Diem

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 1.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility None

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have written and oral communication skill, familiar with social networking and social media platforms including Facebook, You-Tube, WhatsApp and Instagram.
• Must be familiar with Windows Operating Systems, and Microsoft Office Software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and ability to Multi-Task.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in Public Health, Psychology preferred.
• Experience in website management a plus (e.g., refreshing website content with news items, photos, etc.)

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS;

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment.
• Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1231

Posting Open Date 06/05/2025

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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