Rutgers University
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 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.
Responsibilities
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 data analysis efforts.
Conducts literature reviews related to higher education and workforce development, including reference management using RefWorks 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 coordinates 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 oversees the work of research assistants to support project goals.
Qualifications
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.
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 programming such as Stata and/or SPSS.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with higher education and workforce development, including community college workforce education, career pathways, non‑degree credentials, noncredit education, and apprenticeship.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in social science.
Benefits
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.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents Letters of recommendation, research samples, or other supplementary materials may be submitted.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a 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? Yes
No
Contact Information For assistance related to the application process, please contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848-932-4444 or email ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu.
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Posting Summary Rutgers 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.
Responsibilities
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 data analysis efforts.
Conducts literature reviews related to higher education and workforce development, including reference management using RefWorks 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 coordinates 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 oversees the work of research assistants to support project goals.
Qualifications
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.
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 programming such as Stata and/or SPSS.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with higher education and workforce development, including community college workforce education, career pathways, non‑degree credentials, noncredit education, and apprenticeship.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in social science.
Benefits
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.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents Letters of recommendation, research samples, or other supplementary materials may be submitted.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a 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? Yes
No
Contact Information For assistance related to the application process, please contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848-932-4444 or email ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu.
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