Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey Hiring for Assistant Director, Research & Grants at Camden, New Jersey Full Time

Assistant Director, Research & Grants

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Director, Research & Grants

Job Category Staff & Executive

Department Ctr-Strategic Urban Ldrshp-Cmd

Overview

Ranked #61 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Posting Summary

This position reports to the Director of the Community Leadership Center ( CLC ) and focuses on three main areas: (1) support for the research and dissemination function of the CLC ; (2) develops protocols for data collection and evaluation for all programs under the CLC ; (3) participate in the development of grant proposals; and (4) support in a leading role, the development and execution of special academic projects, collaborations with campus faculty around research, conferences, university partnerships and joint ventures. Successful candidates will thrive on open collaboration and intellectual curiosity, will operate both independently and with a team, and will have a flexible approach to challenges in a fast-paced, creative and scholarly environment. The successful candidate will also possess excellent qualitative and quantitative skills and proficiency with data programs, and research design for applied areas such as Birth-12 educational pipeline development, urban community development, youth and child development, among others.

Position Status Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 06

Position Salary Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Annual Minimum Salary 71087.000

Annual Mid Range Salary 89978.500

Annual Maximum Salary 108870.000

Standard Hours 37.50

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff – 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree required; an advanced degree in a social science or education field is preferred ( ABD status also considered). An additional 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience is required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Hands-on experience with research or evaluation design, data collection, and qualitative data analysis and/or quantitative data analysis.

• Deep knowledge and experience in statistical analysis and techniques for impact evaluations; strong quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis skills, including survey design, experience with a variety of evaluation theories, tools and techniques.

• Experience and knowledge with continuous improvement to evaluation, motivated by the role evaluation can play to assess programmatic impact, guide innovation, and improve organizational effectiveness and sustainability

• Experience using data management systems, including data entry, extraction, and analysis. Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis utilizing Microsoft Excel, SPSS , Nvivo, Tableau, and other tools.

• Experience creating systems and work processes to support collection, analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data for program and organizational learning

• Experience with grant writing

  Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity;

• Energized by rapidly evolving and changing environments and adaptable

• Has a passion for data in a way that is accessible and inviting for all levels of evaluation knowledge and interest

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple priorities at once and understand the importance of balancing needs of multiple stakeholders and competing demands

• Collaborative, team-driven work style

• Superior organizational, time-management and follow-up skills

• Goal and metrics-oriented

• Demonstrates sensitivity and good judgement

• Cross-cultural competency

• Interest and commitment to equity and social justice issues

• Autonomous, self-directed and proactive

  Equipment Utilized

  Physical Demands and Work Environment

  Special Conditions

  Posting Details

  Posting Number 23ST1450

  Posting Open Date

  Special Instructions to Applicants

  Regional Campus Rutgers University-Camden

  Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden

  City Camden

  State NJ

  Location Details

  Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , 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

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