Business Associate (Assistant Director)

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rutgers University RBHS Newark (NJMS Psychiatry) seeks a Business Associate (Assistant Director) to lead the Addiction IPE Center of Excellence and advance education, research, and training in addiction across Rutgers Health Schools. You will oversee initiatives, build partnerships, and integrate evidence-based education into curricula.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a health field with 4+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and the ability to drive curriculum development.

Formación

• Proven track record of program development, curriculum design, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Experience in building community partnerships and securing funding for research and training initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills and experience providing training and/or presentations in a professional setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening well and respecting diversity and individual needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to maintain privacy and neutrality.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure program sustainability.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the primary lead of the Addiction IPE Center of Excellence.
• Provide strategic direction and vision for the Center’s initiatives.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of needs assessment, training library, curriculum development, graduate school, and technical assistance programs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based needs assessment tools to evaluate addiction education within Rutgers Health Schools.
• Collaborate with Rutgers Health faculty and the Training Coordinator to identify curricular gaps and create tailored educational plans for each school.
• Design and oversee the development of addiction education curricula aligned with interprofessional practice and evidence-based standards.

Conocimientos

Program development

Curriculum design

Interprofessional collaboration

Community partnerships

Grant funding

Written communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Budget management

Educación

Master's Degree in a health profession with focus in behavioral health, public health, or relevant field

Descripción del empleo

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 Business Associate (Assistant Director) in the Department of Psychiatry within the New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ).
The Assistant Director of the Addiction IPE Center of Excellence will lead the development, implementation, and management of the Center’s initiatives to advance addiction education, research, and training across Rutgers Health Schools.
This individual will oversee programmatic activities, establish partnerships via community outreach, and ensure the integration of evidence‑based addiction education into existing curricula.
The director is a visionary leader to ensure that Rutgers is at the forefront of evidence‑based addiction education and research.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Serve as the primary lead of the Addiction IPE Center of Excellence.
• Provide strategic direction and vision for the Center’s initiatives.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of the needs assessment, training library, curriculum development, graduate school, and technical assistance programs.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based needs assessment tools to evaluate addiction education within Rutgers Health Schools.
• Collaborate with Rutgers Health faculty and the Training Coordinator to identify curricular gaps and create tailored educational plans for each school.
• Design and oversee the development of addiction education curricula aligned with interprofessional practice and evidence‑based standards.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 75,000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 125,000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 175,000

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 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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Union Description Short-Term Assignments

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Masters Degree in a health profession with a focus in behavioral health, public health, or a relevant field required.
• Plus 4 years of relevant experience in addiction education and training required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven track record of program development, curriculum design, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Experience in building community partnerships and securing funding for research and training initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills and experience providing training and/or presentations in a professional setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for diversity and individual needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to maintain privacy and neutrality.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure program sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree preferred.
• Preferred qualifications include experience working in academic settings and collaborating with faculty and students, familiarity with Rutgers Health schools and their educational frameworks, and knowledge of state and federal policies related to addiction treatment and behavioral health.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• The work environment includes academic and office-based services, hospital-based settings and community outreach.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST2043

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City

City Newark

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Business Associate (Assistant Director) Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department NJMS - 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.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Serve as the primary lead of the Addiction IPE Center of Excellence.
• Provide strategic direction and vision for the Center’s initiatives.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of the needs assessment, training library, curriculum development, graduate school, and technical assistance programs.
• Develop and implement evidence‐based needs assessment tools to evaluate addiction education within Rutgers Health Schools.
• Collaborate with Rutgers Health faculty and the Training Coordinator to identify curricular gaps and create tailored educational plans for each school.
• Design and oversee the development of addiction education curricula aligned with interprofessional practice and evidence‐based standards.

FLSA Exempt Grade 99H Salary Details Minimum Salary 75,000 Mid Range Salary 125,000 Maximum Salary 175,000 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.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• The work environment includes academic and office-based services, hospital-based settings and community outreach.

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 26ST2043 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Masters Degree in a health profession with a focus in behavioral health, public health, or a relevant field , and four (4) years of relevant experience in addiction education and training?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a Doctoral degree?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses

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