Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Community Outreach Coordinator (Multiple Vacancies)

Posting Number 25TM0419

Department SASN - Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN)

Overview

Our brains determine who we are; how we see, hear, and smell, how we move, touch, and talk, how we remember and forget, how we feel, expect, and plan. The mission of the Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) of School of Arts & Sciences, Newark (SASN) is to advance understanding of the brain’s structure and function through excellence in neuroscience research and training.

Our researchers pursue this goal through an integrative approach that cuts across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. They combine molecular, electrophysiological, neurochemical, anatomical, imaging, behavioral, and neuropsychological methods to analyze how the brain works, develops, interacts with the environment, and is modified by experience in health and disease. CMBN is also committed to serving the academic and surrounding Newark communities through educational outreach, community service, and research internship programs that train undergraduate and high school students.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, this Community Outreach Coordinator supports a research program focusing on again and brain health.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Organizing community outreach events in churches, senior centers, and other community organizations, including identifying venues, and creating educational materials
• Liaising with faith-based institutions, senior centers, and community organizations in the Greater Newark area, including making presentations and representing the laboratory
• Supporting collaborations with faith-based and community organizations to identify new funding opportunities and apply for additional funding
• Providing general laboratory support with responsibilities such as bookkeeping and maintaining research data

This position is dependent on adequate external funding.

FLSA Nonexempt

Salary Details $15.49 to $25.00 per hour

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours 19.5

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Requires up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be an effective and professional communicator with the ability to engage participants
• Adherence to relevant policies and regulations required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office
• Basic technical knowledge required (i.e. operating a projector and speaker/sound system) Maturity and diplomacy are a must
• Requires strong independent judgment, organizational skills and problem-solving ability

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

• Regularly uses Microsoft Office, projectors, and speakers/sound system and knows or will learn all the equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of the position

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires independent travel to community locations in the Greater Newark area
• Must be able to transport and set up event/presentation materials and lift and move up to 30 pounds

Special Conditions

Posting Open Date 10/22/2025

Posting Close Date 01/20/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark

City Newark

State NJ

Location Details

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