Research Specialist (Evaluation Research Analyst)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybride; USD 71 000 - 109 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Rutgers University GSAPP, in collaboration with school districts, is implementing Project AWARE grants to strengthen MTSS for student mental health. The Research Specialist will design and oversee evaluation efforts, manage data systems, and coordinate across Rutgers teams and districts.

The role requires advanced analytics, experience with large datasets, and the ability to generate evidence used in reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./PhD in quantitative methods or related field and relevant experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with statistical packages.
• Experience in education evaluation research and data systems.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate design and implementation of comprehensive evaluation aligned with project goals.
• Familiarize with measurement tools and facilitate project design.
• Coordinate across school districts and Rutgers teams.
• Develop tech tools to streamline data collection and analysis.
• Ensure data entry and quality control procedures are followed.
• Lead evaluation, monitoring, and quality improvement for the grant.
• Prepare quarterly and annual SAMSHA reports.
• Support literature reviews and dissemination activities; grant-writing opportunities.

Connaissances

Data manipulation

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Formation

Masters or doctorate in quantitative methods, education, educational psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology, measurement, public health, or equivalent

Outils

Excel

SPSS

SAS

AMOS

MPlus

R

Qualtrics

Description du poste

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Specialist (Evaluation Research Analyst)

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department: School Psychology

Overview

In collaboration with multiple school districts, Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is currently implementing multiple Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA). The projects aim to build school districts' capacity to implement a comprehensive multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for student mental health in collaboration with school personnel, community-based providers of behavior health care services, community organizations, families and youth. The project will promote the healthy social and emotional development of PreK-12 grade students.

Posting Summary

• Works as program evaluators that will coordinate the design and implementation of a comprehensive evaluation aligned with project goals and objectives.
• Becomes familiar with the background, mechanics, and outcomes of multiple measures used in the design of the project and use their familiarity to facilitate project design and implementation.
• Coordinates across the school district and Rutgers teams.
• Participates in the design and implementation of technology tools to streamline data collection and analysis with district data sources.
• Ensures all procedures related to data entry and data quality control are followed.
• Designs and generates extant project databases from the AWARE projects to be used for overall project performance evaluation.
• Leads all evaluation, monitoring, and quality improvement activities for the grant.
• Handles quarterly and annual reporting to SAMSHA.
• Performs general administrative duties, conducting literature searches, and collecting scientifically and empirically supported relevant data to assist in evaluation reports, manuscript, and conference presentation preparation. Opportunities for grant writing are included.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

05

Salary

Minimum Salary: 71447.000

Mid Range Salary: 90435.000

Maximum Salary: 109422.000

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.

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

Position Status

Full Time

Standard Hours

37.50

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

Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Masters or doctorate in quantitative methods, education, educational psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology, measurement, public health, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in both small and large-scale data administration and manipulation.
• Knowledge of evaluation research design in education settings and experience in conducting both small-scale and large-scale school-based evaluation research.
• Advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel and at least two statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS, AMOS, MPlus, R) common to the social sciences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with growth modeling, hierarchical linear modeling, and structural equation modeling.
• Knowledge of statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, AMOS, MPlus, R and structural equation modeling.
• Experience with Google-based data collection systems (e.g., Google Forms), Excel, and Qualtrics is helpful as well.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of evaluation and research design in education settings, research procedures, and experience in conducting both small-scale and large-scale school-based evaluation research.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills, collaborative interpersonal skills to work with staff, faculty and students.
• Ability to work with analytical skills to solve problems.

Equipment Utilized

• Advanced Mastery of Microsoft Excel, or data manipulation software equivalent (Access, R, Tableau).
• Advanced Proficiency in data entry and manipulation.
• Basic Mastery of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint.
• Knowledge of statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, AMOS, MPlus, R and structural equation modeling.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Candidate will work onsite at the GSAPP, the district site, and/or remotely depending on tasks and needs.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST2047

Posting Open Date: 10/27/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

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.

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