Job Description

Research Associate

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a part-time Research Associate for the Education and Employment Research Center (EERC) in the School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR). The selected candidate will work with the research project managers and will contribute directly to qualitative and quantitative research activities related to education and workforce development. The candidate should have the ability to conduct assigned research related activities independently, while receiving guidance on project priorities and deliverables.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Assist with scheduling and coordinating interviews.
• Conduct interviews under the guidance of senior researchers.
• Review interview transcriptions and ensure data quality.
• Support the development of codebooks.
• Conduct qualitative analysis using NVivo, under the guidance and direction of EERC senior project teams.
• Provide research teams with necessary research project datasets.
• Provide support to EERC research project managers by conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses using research tools including Excel, NVivo, Qualtrics, and STATA.
• Revise state policy scan briefs related to noncredit workforce education.
• Assist with developing and drafting project deliverables, including blogs, briefs, reports and presentations.
• Present research findings to internal project teams.
• Attend and contribute to internal research team meetings, strategic planning, and project development discussions.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Salary Details - $37 - $42 per hour

Benefits - 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

Position Status - Part Time

Working Hours - 19.5 hours per week

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in education, public policy, sociology, business or a related field plus at least five (5) years of experience conducting social science research, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong interest in conducting social science research. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree. Interest in workforce development and employment.

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