Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Coordinator II

Job Category URA-AFT Administrative

Department BSPPP - Survey Research Center

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 Coordinator II for the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. The position supports one or more project managers/principal investigators by assisting with coordinating assigned programs/projects within the Survey and Evaluation Research Unit of the BCSR. Primary project responsibilities are on research and evaluation surveys, where this position is responsible for handling all phases of data collection.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Conducts onsite survey administration, programs and tests online surveys, phone follow-up on various statewide studies, oversees project mailings, respondent tracking, and advanced database creation and management.
• Assists with the preparation of project reports, memoranda, and other work products.
• Works closely with the part-time staff on all data collection operations related to the projects.
• Trains and provides support to the part-time staff throughout the completion of all tasks.
• Performs professional work that meets high standards of quality.
• This position is grant-funded and contingent upon available funding.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 04

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 57356.00

Mid Range Salary 71372.00

Maximum Salary 85388.00

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 URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree preferably in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Social Work or a related field, plus a minimum of two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of project coordination, organization, facilitation, report preparation and analysis, writing and outreach.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates that are bi-lingual (English and Spanish) are preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in prior social science research studies is preferred.
• Experience with online survey programming is highly preferred.

Equipment Utilized

• The person in the position must be proficient using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Access); statistical analysis software (SPSS, SAS, Stata, R, etc.); Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign); and qualitative data analysis software (NVivo, Dedoose, MaxWDA, etc.).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires organizing and moving boxes of supplies and surveys into allocated storage areas throughout the office on various projects.
• Boxes may weigh up to 40lbs.
• Moving and setting up tables and chairs for group meetings.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1292

Posting Open Date 06/23/2025

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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