Student Assistant

Job Category Staff & Executive
- Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department Nicotine & Tobacco Institute

The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation’s leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute’s efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.

Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.

Rutgers is seeking an Student Assistant for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ to work with Dr. Jessie Jensen. This position will assist with coding of local flavored cigar policies.

Duties include:

• Conducting content analyses (i.e., coding) of flavored cigar policies.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to content analysis

FLSA Nonexempt

Salary Details range of $15.92 - $25.00 per hour

Minimum Salary 15.92

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary 150.00

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.

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

Part Time

Standard Hours 20.00

Day

Student Hourly Employees

People Soft

Temporary Staff Appointment
- Hourly

None

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

• Must be a current Rutgers University student.
• Have strong problem solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Have the ability to work independently and with a team.
• Have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

26ST1942

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Downtown New Brunswick

NJ

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