Course Assistant (Project Mentors) - Fall 2026

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 20,247 - 25,252; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University invites applications for Course Assistants (Project Mentors) for the Fall 2026 term in the Professional Science Masters program. Responsibilities include assisting faculty, evaluating student progress, and providing feedback to help students meet learning objectives.

Minimum education is a Master's degree in a related field; prior teaching/course assisting experience is preferred. This is a part-time, on-site role with benefits typical for Rutgers staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in teaching or course assisting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with evaluating student progress and performance.
• Provide constructive feedback on student 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.

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Position Details

Title: Course Assistant (Project Mentors) – Fall 2026

Department: Professional Science Masters

Position Type: Part Time

Posting Number: 26FA0335

Posting Summary

The Professional Science Master's Program (PSM) invites applications for Course Assistants (Project Mentors) for the Fall 2026 term.

• Assist faculty with evaluating student progress and performance.
• Provide constructive feedback on student 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.

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.

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

Salary and Compensation

Minimum salary: $500.00. Final salary offer may be determined by qualifications, experience, and availability of department or grant funds. Compensation packages are flexible and competitive.

Pre-Employment Screening

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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