RESEARCH PROJECT ASSISTANT

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	RESEARCH PROJECT ASSISTANT
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	GSAPP - Dean's Office
Overview	At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation’s highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school’s founding in 1974, we have become the “gold standard” in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists.b The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations—professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Graduate Scool of Applied and Professional Psychology. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Works directly with the Director of the Center for Youth Social Emotional Wellness (CYSEW) to coordinate and implement federally funded clinical trials and support services for college students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Organizes and manages CYSEW day-to-day activities, including social media and event planning. Works with the New Jersey community to ensure that youth have a fair and just opportunity to reach their highest level of mental health and emotional well-being. Promotes youth mental health equity; defined as the right to access quality mental health care regardless of the individual’s race, ethnicity, linguistic literacy/proficiency, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, disability status, or geographical location.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	48372.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	60147.000
Annual Maximum Salary	71921.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
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 .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree preferably in psychology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Previous experience working in the area of human subjects psychology research (particularly project coordination). Skills in Word processing, Excel, REDCap and SPSS. Knowledge of general principles and practices within clinical psychology and the ability to use that knowledge for practical application. Clinical experience and/or training in psychoeducational and/or diagnostic assessment with indivdiuals with ADHD. Experience leading marketing and communications efforts, including social media and event planning. Experience developing and submitting IRB proposals and developing research databases using Qualtrics and REDCap. Experience interacting with diverse clinical populations and strong communication skills, as the position will take a leadership role in working with participants, Rutgers college students, and New Jersey community mental health organizations and schools. Prior administrative experience and strong organization and time-management skills, as this person will take a leadership role in coodinating all CYSEW activities.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree. Clinical experience and/or training in psychoeducational and/or diagnostic assessment with individuals with ADHD is strongly desired. Experience working with youth, adolescent, and emerging adults with social-emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Excel. REDcap. SPSS. Qualtrics.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	This position provides the opportunity for a mix of remote and in-person work.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0933
Posting Open Date	04/29/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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