Research Project Coordinator II

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Research Project Coordinator II to support the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research. The role emphasizes literature reviews, IRB submissions, and coordinating quantitative/qualitative research with external collaborators.

The successful candidate will gain mentorship from a skilled team and have opportunities to contribute to policy meetings and peer‑reviewed publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years in a research/research admin role.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify tasks and complete activities for quantitative/qualitative research.
• Conduct rigorous literature reviews to inform interview protocols.
• Draft interview materials including questionnaires and consent forms.
• Prepare and submit IRB applications and oversee human subjects compliance.
• Draft findings reports and presentations for PI review.
• Conduct literature reviews, perform qualitative interviews, manage Excel deliverables.
• Maintain project work plans and track timelines and deliverables.
• Schedule meetings and prepare agendas for project PI.

Skills

Communication skills

IRB submissions

Translate research findings

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s substitution for experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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 Coordinator II for the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy (Center/ CSHP ) within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research ( IFH ), a unit of Rutgers Health. This position requires basic research skills (e.g,. literature reviews, IRB submissions, quantitative and qualitative research approach coordination, spreadsheet tracking of deliverables) and project coordination experience (e.g,. management of workplan and timelines, developing progress reports, and engaging with external collaborators) to support the Center’s broad health services research portfolio. The selected candidate will receive strong policy and research mentorship from the a talented team of faculty and research staff at the Center. The Research Project Coordinator II will be given the opportunity to participate in policy meetings with senior state officials, and will have the opportunity to contribute to peer reviewed publications as appropriate.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Identifies tasks and complete activities for quantitative and qualitative approaches as required for specific research projects .
• Conducts rigorous literature reviews to inform the development of interview protocols and related documents.
• Drafts interview materials including questionnaires and consent forms.
• Prepares and submits E IRB applications, and manages ongoing human subjects compliance.
• Drafts findings reports and presentations for PI review.
• Conducts literature reviews, performs qualitative interviewing, and maintains Excel spreadsheets to track project deliverables.
• Maintains project work plans to ensure that timelines are met and deliverables are received from internal and external members of the project teams.
• Schedules project meetings and prepares agendas and other necessary materials as requested by the project PI.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 04

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 59893.480

Mid Range Salary 73909.480

Maximum Salary 87925.480

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

• 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

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

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, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience in a research and/or research administrative function, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year professional experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to translate research findings and concepts to both academic and non-academic audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health or equivalent degree in a field relevant to health policy and services research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities policy.
• Knowledge of healthcare policy.
• Microsoft office suite.

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft office suite.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 26ST1386

Posting Open Date 07/02/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 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, plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience in a research and/or research administrative function, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience? A Master's degree may be substituted for 1 year professional experience.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample 1

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