Work Assistant - Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

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

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a per diem Work Assistant in the Department of Psychiatry. This role focuses on engaging community stakeholders via social media, primarily Instagram, while working closely with trainees to enhance outreach and raise awareness of mental wellness resources. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and strong communication skills. Join us to help expand our multimedia division and promote our health resources digitally.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Educational benefits for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Familiar with social networking and social media platforms.
• Must have written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Start up and direct the Department’s Instagram platform as a business.
• Engage community stakeholders to promote mental wellness resources.
• Ongoing onsite visits to community groups to build engagement.

Skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Familiarity with social media platforms

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows Operating System

Job description

Work Assistant - Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

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Recruitment/Posting Title Work Assistant - Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Category

Job Category Staff & Executive - Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations/Communications

Department

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a per diem Work Assistant for the Department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

In collaboration and consultation with the Rutgers Office of Communications & Public Affairs, the Department of Psychiatry has been expanding to create a multimedia division.

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Work Assistant who will engage with community stakeholders over social media platforms, initially Instagram. Since the use of social media in higher education crosses multiple domains, our trainees will gain invaluable experience as learners and administrators while working closely with the Work Assistant and the Program Coordinator. While the initial description below focuses on Instagram, the start-up of additional social media platforms (II – V) will be discussed at a later date. Experience in website management a plus (e.g., refreshing website content with news items, photos, etc.).

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Start up and direct the Department’s Instagram platform (as a business).
• Engage leaders in the community to promote resources at Rutgers Health and raise awareness of mental wellness.
• Ongoing onsite visits to community groups to build engagement.
• Expand current community regional relationships such as those with Catholic Charities, Princeton Garden Theater, Rutgers Cinema through Instagram.
• Promote the Rutgers brand nationally by digitally engaging community stakeholders such as the Crossroads Comedy Theater (Philadelphia) and Scarlet Lane Brewery (Indianapolis).
• Engage trainees to implement a business plan to post content; e.g., resident-related (primarily on Tuesdays) and non-resident related.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 15.49

Mid Range Salary 25.00

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 40.00

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

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have written and oral communication skill, familiar with social networking and social media platforms including Facebook, You-Tube, WhatsApp and Instagram.
• Must be familiar with Windows Operating Systems, and Microsoft Office Software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and ability to Multi-Task.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in Public Health, Psychology preferred.
• Experience in website management a plus (e.g., refreshing website content with news items, photos, etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ;

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST1231

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 06/05/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Work Assistant - Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies) Job Category Staff & Executive - Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations/Communications Department RWJ-Psychiatry Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a per diem Work Assistant for the Department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

In collaboration and consultation with the Rutgers Office of Communications & Public Affairs, the Department of Psychiatry has been expanding to create a multimedia division.

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Work Assistant who will engage with community stakeholders over social media platforms, initially Instagram. Since the use of social media in higher education crosses multiple domains, our trainees will gain invaluable experience as learners and administrators while working closely with the Work Assistant and the Program Coordinator. While the initial description below focuses on Instagram, the start-up of additional social media platforms (II – V) will be discussed at a later date. Experience in website management a plus (e.g., refreshing website content with news items, photos, etc.).

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Start up and direct the Department’s Instagram platform (as a business).
• Engage leaders in the community to promote resources at Rutgers Health and raise awareness of mental wellness.
• Ongoing onsite visits to community groups to build engagement.
• Expand current community regional relationships such as those with Catholic Charities, Princeton Garden Theater, Rutgers Cinema through Instagram.
• Promote the Rutgers brand nationally by digitally engaging community stakeholders such as the Crossroads Comedy Theater (Philadelphia) and Scarlet Lane Brewery (Indianapolis).
• Engage trainees to implement a business plan to post content; e.g., resident-related (primarily on Tuesdays) and non-resident related.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details Minimum Salary 15.49 Mid Range Salary 25.00 Maximum Salary 40.00 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 . Position Status Per Diem Working Hours (per week) Standard Hours 1.00 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description Hourly Employees Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have written and oral communication skill, familiar with social networking and social media platforms including Facebook, You-Tube, WhatsApp and Instagram.
• Must be familiar with Windows Operating Systems, and Microsoft Office Software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and ability to Multi-Task.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in Public Health, Psychology preferred.
• Experience in website management a plus (e.g., refreshing website content with news items, photos, etc.)

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS ;

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Office environment.
• Moderate noise.

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST1231 Posting Open Date 06/05/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick 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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
  • Yes
  • No

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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