Staff Assistant - Somerville Local Office

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee education benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University’s School of Nursing seeks a Staff Assistant for the Somerset Local Office in Somerville, NJ. The role supports a Child Health Unit, coordinating operations under the Regional Nurse Administrator and handling data, scheduling, and communications for CHU activities.

The position reports to the RNA, provides clerical and analytical services, and contributes to program operations within the CP&P Local Office. A Bachelor’s degree plus one year of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Public or Business Administration, the Social Sciences or a related field, plus one (1) year of professional level experience in a business office, government agency, or university setting.
• Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, analytical, computing, and staff support for the CHU.
• Completes assignments and tasks requiring data collection, information gathering, analysis, data entry/retrieval, database maintenance, and forms/graphics generation, utilizing a variety of software packages.
• Screens calls and provides information in accordance with organizational policy.
• Receives and appropriately handles incoming correspondence, makes appointments, schedules meetings, and responds to inquiries.
• Develops and implements controls for work assignments under the direction of the RNA.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year professional level experience in a business office, government agency or university setting

Job description

Aug 31, 2026

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Job Category

Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department

Overview

Rutgers School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelors, masters, post-master and doctoral degree programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow.
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 Staff Assistant for the Somerset Local Office located in Somerville, New Jersey, for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing.

The Staff Assistant (SA) performs a wide variety of administrative support services within a Child Health Unit ( CHU ) in a CP&P Local Office. The SA is the central point of coordination for operations within the CHU . Under the direction of the Regional Nurse Administrator ( RNA ), the SA also assists and supports staff in the clinical activities of the unit.
Duties include:

• Provides administrative, analytical, computing, and staff support for the CHU .
• Completes assignments and tasks requiring data collection, information gathering, analysis, data entry/retrieval, database maintenance, and forms/graphics generation, utilizing a variety of software packages.
• Screens calls and provides information in accordance with organizational policy.
• Receives and appropriately handles incoming correspondence, makes appointments, schedules meetings, and responds to inquiries.
• Develops and implements controls for work assignments under the direction of the RNA .

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 17S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 49883.000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 59362.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 69920.000

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

37.50

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Public or Business Administration, the Social Sciences or a related field, plus one (1) year of professional level experience in a business office, government agency, or university setting.
• Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number

26ST1644

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Somerset Local Office located in Somerville, NJ

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.

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