RU-Flourishing Clerical Assistant

Overview

RAISED is an award‐winning center of education, research & engagement providing students with skills and understanding to engage in innovative and entrepreneurial action. The RU‑Flourishing program offers training, support and resources to help formerly incarcerated individuals build successful lives by starting or growing a business.

Rutgers University‑Newark seeks a RU‑Flourishing Clerical Assistant to engage with incarcerated individuals, support program recruitment and training, and provide administrative support. Travel to state correctional facilities and the Rutgers Newark campus is required.

• Attend monthly information fairs at Northern State Prison, Garden State Correctional Facility, Bayside State Prison, and South Woods State Prison on designated Thursdays (8:00 AM–12:00 PM, Jan 15–Jun 25, 2026).
• Provide information to incarcerated persons about the RU‑Flourishing Program.
• Support evening training sessions (4:00–9:00 PM) at Rutgers University‑Newark, including logistics, materials, catering setup, and cleanup.
• Conduct follow‑up calls with interested IPs, complete intake interviews, guide them through requirements, and submit required intake forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

$25–$30 per hour.

• 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, 19.5 hours per week, temporary staff appointment – hourly.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in administrative or clerical support roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with incarcerated individuals, culturally sensitive.
• Organizational skills to manage intake interviews, forms, and training logistics.
• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion in sensitive environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and effective email use.
• Must pass NJ Department of Corrections volunteer background check prior to the start of this position.
• Completion of NJDOC volunteer trainings prior to starting.
• Reliable transportation to travel to correctional facilities throughout New Jersey and Rutgers Newark campus.

• Associate’s degree or higher in social sciences, criminal justice, or entrepreneurship.
• Experience working in correctional settings or with justice‑impacted populations.
• Familiarity with program recruitment and intake processes.

• Correctional facility environment requiring adherence to strict security protocols.
• Evening work for training sessions (4:00‑9:00 PM).
• Office setting for administrative tasks.
• Must maintain professionalism in sensitive and high‑security environments.

March 13, 2026

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the provided web address.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact info)