Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Manager Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department BSPPP-Heldrch Ctr Workfrce Dev 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, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position will primarily serve as a Principal Investigator to research and evaluation projects and may supervise junior positions such as Research Project Assistants, Research Project Coordinators, interns, and other temporary staff.

Among the key duties of the position are the following: Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses for research projects using education, workforce, and human services data. Develops research designs, identifies and calculates appropriate performance measures. Identifies and implements the most appropriate methods for conducting quantitative or qualitative studies. Writes reports, conference papers, and publications based on the data analyses conducted. Interacts with stakeholders in Federal, New Jersey state government, and the research community. Spearheads and supports the strategic project development through proposal development and execution. Supports the strategic development of projects and grant efforts of a University Research Center by designing and implementing the unit’s research and evaluation project development activities. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 06 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 79387.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 100485.00 Annual Maximum Salary 121582.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP