Research Project Coordinator II

Position Details

Research Project Coordinator II Job Category: URA-AFT Administrative Department:
State Health Policy Center Grade: 04 FLSA:
Nonexempt Position Status:
Full Time Standard

Hours:

37.50 per week Terms of Appointment:
Staff – 12 months Pension Eligibility: ABP

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, Rutgers is committed to students, faculty, staff, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and is recognized for its safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment.

The Research Project Coordinator II will support the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy (CSHP) within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research (IFH). The role requires basic research skills – literature reviews, IRB submissions, quantitative and qualitative research coordination, and spreadsheet tracking – as well as project coordination experience managing workplans, timelines, progress reports, and collaboration with external partners.

The incumbent will participate in policy meetings with senior state officials and may contribute to peer‑reviewed publications.

• Identify tasks and complete activities for quantitative and qualitative research approaches as required for specific projects.
• Conduct rigorous literature reviews to inform interview protocol development.
• Draft interview materials, including questionnaires and consent forms.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications and manage ongoing human subjects compliance.
• Draft findings reports and presentations for PI review.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets to track project deliverables.
• Maintain project work plans to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables received from internal and external team members.
• Schedule project meetings and prepare agendas and other materials as requested by the project PI.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits with defined contribution and tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

• Minimum Education and Experience
  :
  Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two years of relevant research or research administrative experience, or equivalent combination. A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  :
  Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to translate research findings for both academic and non‑academic audiences.
• Preferred Qualifications
  :
  • Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field.
  • Knowledge of autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities policy.
  • Knowledge of healthcare policy.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Salary: $59,893.48 Mid Range Salary: $73,909.48 Maximum Salary: $87,925.48

Position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement under Rutgers Policy 60.3.22. Flexible arrangements are subject to change and require approval through the Flex Work@RU Application System.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment screenings.

Under Policy 100.3.1, employees beginning during flu season may be required to provide proof of influenza vaccination unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Failure to provide proof or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of the offer or disciplinary action up to termination.

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. See the Non‑Discrimination Statement at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./non‑discrimination‑statement for additional information.