Research Project Manager

Research Project Manager ΕΖ

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.

• Collaborate on the design, execution, and interpretation of social science, experimental, survey research, and other studies with a’ambit on mixed‑methods methodologies.
• Develop and manage research plans, data collection processes, and data analysis efforts.
• Conduct literature reviews related to higher education and workforce development, including reference management using Ref Works and Zotero.
• Conduct interviews virtually and in‑person with a range of respondents including students, faculty, advisors, administrators, higher‑education and workforce leaders, and employers.
• Conceptualize and perform quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis using programs including STATA and NVIVO.
• Synthesize data collected from various qualitative and quantitative sources to generate findings.
• Lead the preparation of written reports, sections for academic publication, technical reports, presentations delivers, and external communications summarizing research methods, findings, and implications.
• Communicate research methods and findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences effectively.
• Track developments in relevant fields of education and workforce to support the development of new proposals.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate timeline adjustments and resource reallocation as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Provide overall project coordination, scheduling, and protocol development to successfully complete deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities with internal teams and external partners and oversee the work of research assistants to support project goals.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree in social science and at least three (3) years of work experience and/or graduate coursework in mixed‑method or qualitative research.
• A valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with qualitative data collection including interviews and/or site visits.
• Experience with survey design and Qualtrics.
• Experience with qualitative analysis using NVIVO.
• Experience with quantitative analysis using statistical programming such as Stata and/or SPSS.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with higher education and workforce development including community college workforce education, career pathways, non‑degree credentials,licated education, and apprenticeship.

Preferred Qualifications

• NVIVO, Qualtrics, SPSS, Stata, Zotero.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to travel.

Special Conditions

• Clean driving record.

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