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Rutgers The State University Research Manager - CURE (part-time/temporary) in Camden, New Jersey
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title | Research Manager - CURE (part-time/temporary) |
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Posting Number | 24TM0308 |
Department | FASC - Dean's Office |
Overview | Ranked #49 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. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School. |
Posting Summary | The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) is seeking a Research Manager (part-time/temporary) for the administration, research and evaluation of the afterschool youth organizing project funded by the Rowan University-Rutgers Camden Board of Governors. This position will work primarily with the department administrator and project co-pi s but will also directly interact with community partners and consultants during program delivery. Key duties are:
This is a grant funded position that will initially be active for a period of 12 months and may be extended contingent upon the availability of funds to support it. |
Position Status | Part Time |
Hours Per Week | Up to 20 hours per week |
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Work Arrangement | Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu. |
FLSA | Nonexempt |
Position Salary | Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets. |
Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Minimum Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy. - OR - Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in the discipline. A master's degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions. Also requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master's degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy. |
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Preferred Qualifications | Excellent problem-solving abilities and a demonstrated ability to adapt to new tasks and systems Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills for both professional and general audiences Office management experience, including: managing supplies, building file structures, maintaining program calendars, and scheduling events Knowledge and understanding of program development and implementation, volunteer management, collaboration/coalition building, youth education, and working with diverse audiences. Experience with primary data collection and analysis preferred but not required. |
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy. - OR - Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in the discipline. A master's degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions. Also requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master's degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy. |
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Posting Open Date | 07/22/2024 |
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Open Until Filled | No |
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Regional Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
City | Camden |
State | NJ |
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