Research Project Coordinator I

Overview:

The Office of Career Resources and Exploration at Rutgers University-Newark empowers all students by teaching them skills and facilitating connections to fuel their career success. As the central career center for Rutgers-Newark, we focus on the university’s strategic priority to invest in our students’ career success and drive strong career outcomes starting from the first destination and beyond. We create access and relevant support for the diversity of our student population, and we build communities among students, campus partners, and community partners to support their career readiness throughout their journey.

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 Research Project Coordinator II, Career Outcomes & Assessment. Reporting to the Associate Director of Community Development, the SR Program Coordinator is the primary staff member for developing and maintaining the assessment capabilities of the Office of Career Resources and Exploration at Rutgers University-Newark.

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

• Oversees the development of measurable departmental outcomes, assesses organizational and service delivery effectiveness, oversees a campus-wide post-graduation survey process, and communicates findings to the department’s staff and Rutgers community through various reports and presentations
• Plans and executes the First Destination Survey for the CRE
• In conjunction with a graduate coordinator, serves as the primary researcher in the Office of Career Resources and Exploration involving assistance with creating employer development lists, benchmarking with other institutions, partnering with other institutions and research groups to collect student and/or employer data, etc.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s is required
• It also requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function that includes coordination of evaluation work and strong engagement of stakeholders

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Related administrative experiences such as good organizational skills, analytical skills, and communication skills (written and verbal) are required
• Demonstrated mastery of assessment, including qualitative and quantitative data collection, is required

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in assessment, statistics, psychology, mathematical statistics, organizational assessment, or a related field is preferred
• Experience within a higher education, student services, or career services organization is preferred.

Equipment Utilized:

The candidate must be proficient with SPSS (or similar statistical package), Qualtrics (or similar), and Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated mastery of assessment, including qualitative and quantitative data collection, is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be willing and available to work some nights and weekends as well as travel when needed.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 24ST1423

Posting Open Date06/18/2024

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

City: Newark

State: NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment ScreeningsAll 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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.

2.Do you have a minimum of two years of relevant experience in a program coordination or administrative function that includes coordination of evaluation work and strong engagement of stakeholder?

• Yes
• No

3.* Do you have demonstrated mastery of assessment, including qualitative and quantitative data collection?

• Yes
• No
  

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. List of Professional References (contact Info)