Research Project Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Project Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	SMLR - Dean's Office
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Manager for the The Education and Employment Research Center in the School of Management and Labor Relations. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Works closely with the EERC Director. Conducts research, evaluation, dissemination. Performs policy analysis pertaining to EERC’s areas of expertise, including non-degree credentials, noncredit education, workforce, economic development, STEM, and technician education.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	88210.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	111651.500
Annual Maximum Salary	135093.000
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 .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master’s degree in public policy or a social science discipline. Seven (7) years of professional policy analysis, research and evaluation experience. Five (5) of the seven years should include project management experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail. Expertise working with community colleges, noncredit education, economic development, and/or workforce development. Excellent writing and communication abilities to a wide range of audiences. Experience with qualitative research and/or policy analysis. Exceptional oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Established relationships with external organizations in the field of education and workforce.
Equipment Utilized	Adobe Creative Cloud. Microsoft Office Suite. Outlook. Microsoft Planner.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1269
Posting Open Date	05/24/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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