Research Specialist (Evaluation Research Analyst)

Rutgers; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University GSAPP is seeking a Research Specialist (Evaluation Research Analyst) to lead evaluation of SAMHSA projects. The role focuses on data management, study design, and coordination across school districts, Rutgers teams, and partners.

You will oversee data quality, tool development, and reporting while supporting grant-related activities. Qualified candidates will have a masters or doctorate in a quantitative field, strong Excel and statistical software skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Masters or doctorate in quantitative methods, education, educational psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology, measurement, public health.
• Knowledge of evaluation research design in education settings and experience with large-scale school-based evaluation.
• Advanced mastery of Excel and at least two statistical packages (SPSS, SAS, AMOS, MPlus, R).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with growth modeling, hierarchical linear modeling, and structural equation modeling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and implementation of comprehensive evaluation aligned with project goals.
• Familiarize with measures used in project design and facilitate implementation.
• Coordinate across school districts and Rutgers teams.
• Design and implement tools to streamline data collection and analysis.
• Ensure data entry and quality control procedures are followed.
• Design and generate project databases for evaluation across the grant.
• Lead evaluation, monitoring, and quality improvement activities.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reporting to SAMHSA and assist with reports.
• Support grant writing opportunities.

Skills

Data management

Evaluation design

Communication (oral & written)

Growth modeling & SEM

Statistical software proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Excel

SPSS

SAS

AMOS

MPlus

R

Google Forms

Qualtrics

Job description

Job Category

Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department

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.
Rutgers is building its implementation and data management team and is seeking to hire multiple Evaluation Researcher Analysts to lead the evaluation of the grants and coordinate the following tasks: (a) ensure human subjects protection and confidentiality procedures, (b) data administration, © data management and analysis, and (d) evaluation research over the course of 5 years. The positions will be filled by a person with excellent data management, communication, organizational, and evaluation research related skills.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Specialist (Evaluation Research Analyst) for the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology ( GSAPP ).

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• 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

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 05

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 71447.000

Mid Range Salary 90435.000

Maximum Salary

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.

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

Working Hours

Standard 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 Admin Assembly (MPSC)

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

Certifications/Licenses

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.
• 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.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST2047

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/27/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Position Information 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.
Rutgers is building its implementation and data management team and is seeking to hire multiple Evaluation Researcher Analysts to lead the evaluation of the grants and coordinate the following tasks: (a) ensure human subjects protection and confidentiality