Course Assistant (Project Mentors) - Fall 2025

Rutgers University; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking Course Assistants (Project Mentors) for the Fall 2025 term. This part-time position involves supporting faculty by evaluating student presentations, monitoring project timelines, and assisting students to achieve their learning objectives within the Professional Science Master’s Program.

Benefits

Medical, dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience as teaching/course assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with evaluating student progress.
• Monitor student project progress and timelines.
• Provide guidance and support to students.

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Course Assistant (Project Mentors) - Fall 2025

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Recruitment/Posting Title Course Assistant (Project Mentors) - Fall 2025

Department

Salary Details

Salary Details 500.00

Offer Information

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.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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

The Professional Science Master’s Program ( PSM ) invites applications for Course Assistants (Project Mentors) for the Fall 2025 term.

Successful candidates will be responsible for the following:

• Assisting faculty with evaluating student progress and performance. Provide constructive feedback on their work, presentations, or prototypes. Help assess the achievement of learning objectives and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Monitors the progress of student projects, ensuring they stay on track and meet established timelines.
• Provides guidance and support to students, collaborates with instructors to ensure students complete their projects successfully.

Position Status

Position Status Part Time

Posting Number

Posting Number 25FA0456

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 04/24/2025

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 12/31/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a teaching/course assistant.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

The Master of Business & Science degree ( MBS ) is a degree combining the science curriculum from a traditional science master’s degree with a specialized set of business+ courses – including business, policy, and law. Our program prepares students with the necessary business acumen, entrepreneurial skills, and know-how to translate scientific and technological ideas into profitable products and services.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Course Assistant (Project Mentors) - Fall 2025 Department Prof Sci Masters Salary Details 500.00 Offer Information 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. Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Posting Summary The Professional Science Master’s Program ( PSM ) invites applications for Course Assistants (Project Mentors) for the Fall 2025 term.

Successful candidates will be responsible for the following:

• Assisting faculty with evaluating student progress and performance. Provide constructive feedback on their work, presentations, or prototypes. Help assess the achievement of learning objectives and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Monitors the progress of student projects, ensuring they stay on track and meet established timelines.
• Provides guidance and support to students, collaborates with instructors to ensure students complete their projects successfully.

Position Status Part Time Posting Number 25FA0456 Posting Open Date 04/24/2025 Posting Close Date 12/31/2025 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Master’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a teaching/course assistant. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview The Master of Business & Science degree ( MBS ) is a degree combining the science curriculum from a traditional science master’s degree with a specialized set of business+ courses – including business, policy, and law. Our program prepares students with the necessary business acumen, entrepreneurial skills, and know-how to translate scientific and technological ideas into profitable products and services. Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/249642 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/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, 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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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, 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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .

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