Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Manager

Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department New Jersey State Policy Lab

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 Project Manager for The New Jersey State Policy Lab within the Bloustein School of Public Planning and Policy.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Leads research projects and a scoping study, support database management.
• Conducts statistical analyses, develops and administers surveys/interview protocols.
• Conducts literature reviews, writes reports, and oversees quantitative and qualitative research by teams of researchers.
• Conducts financial analyses, demand assessments, and comparative analyses, and will evaluate outcome measures.
• Manages workflow on various aspects of work, and prepares research briefs, methodological papers, and presentations.
• Manages relationships with external stakeholders.
• Plans events with large gatherings of policymakers, researchers, the public, etc.

This position is grant-funded and contingent upon available funding.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 06

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 79387.00

Mid Range Salary 100485.00

Maximum Salary 121582.00

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 Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social sciences, economics, education, social work, psychology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in applied quantitative research.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with qualitative research methods.
• Experience in the management of large, complex projects involving multiple institutions and stakeholders.
• Must complete all training and certifications required to work with human subjects.
• Proficiency using statistical packages or languages (e.g., Stata, R, Python, SPSS, etc.)
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of people with severe physical disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D., Ed.D., or other doctoral degree.
• 5+ years of experience of applied policy research.
• Familiarity with qualitative analytic tools (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose, etc.).
• Experience designing survey protocols and/or conducting research interviews.
• Experience coordinating with video production/multimedia teams.
• Experience coordinating the development of a web-based database landing page/website.
• Experience using data management software (e.g., SQL database, etc.).
• Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel, Plotly, etc.).

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift or exert force up to 20 pounds.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1291

Posting Open Date 06/12/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Location Details

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