Research Project Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Manager Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department Educ & Employ Res Center 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 Education and Employment Research Center (EERC) in the School of Management and Labor Relations. This position will support grant-funded mixed-method applied research and evaluations related to the intersection between education and the workforce.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

* Collaborates on the design, execution, and interpretation of social science, experimental, survey research, and other studies with a focus on mixed- methods methodologies.

* Develops and manages research plans, data collection processes, and date analysis efforts.

* Conducts literature reviews related to higher education and workforce development, including reference management using Ref Works and Zotero

* Conducts interviews virtually and in-person with a range of respondents including students, faculty, advisors administrators, higher education and workforce leaders, and employers.

* Conceptualizes and performs quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis using programs including STATA and NVIVO.

* Synthesizes data collected from various qualitative and quantitative sources to generate findings

* Leads the preparation of written reports, sections for academic publication, technical reports, presentations, and external communications summarizing research methods, findings, and implications.

* Communicates research methods and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.

* Tracks developments in relevant fields of education and workforce to support the development of new proposals.

* Monitors project progress and coordinate timeline adjustments and resource reallocation as needed to meet project deadlines.

* Provides overall project coordination, scheduling and protocol development to successfully complete deliverables.

* Coordinates project activities with internal teams and external partners, and oversee the work of research assistants to support project goals.

FLSA Exempt Grade 07 Salary Details Minimum Salary  Mid Range Salary  Maximum Salary  Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

* Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation People Soft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

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.

Certifications/Licenses

* A valid driver's license would be required for this position.

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…