Research Project Coordinator II

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Coordinator II for the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy (Center/ CSHP ) within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research ( IFH ), a unit of Rutgers Health. This position requires basic research skills (e.g,. literature reviews, IRB submissions, quantitative and qualitative research approach coordination, spreadsheet tracking of deliverables) and project coordination experience (e.g,.

management of workplan and timelines, developing progress reports, and engaging with external collaborators) to support the Center’s broad health services research portfolio. The selected candidate will receive strong policy and research mentorship from the a talented team of faculty and research staff at the Center. The Research Project Coordinator II will be given the opportunity to participate in policy meetings with senior state officials, and will have the opportunity to contribute to peer reviewed publications as appropriate.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Identifies tasks and complete activities for quantitative and qualitative approaches as required for specific research projects .
• Conducts rigorous literature reviews to inform the development of interview protocols and related documents.
• Drafts interview materials including questionnaires and consent forms.
• Prepares and submits E IRB applications, and manages ongoing human subjects compliance.
• Drafts findings reports and presentations for PI review.
• Conducts literature reviews, performs qualitative interviewing, and maintains Excel spreadsheets to track project deliverables.
• Maintains project work plans to ensure that timelines are met and deliverables are received from internal and external members of the project teams.
• Schedules project meetings and prepares agendas and other necessary materials as requested by the project PI.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 04

Minimum Salary

Mid Range Salary

Maximum Salary

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.

• 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