Student Assistant

Rutgers University; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Student Assistant for the Health Behavior, Society and Policy within the School of Public Health. This role involves supporting a study focused on older adults and caregivers, including data collection, participant recruitment, and data management under supervision.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a current Rutgers student.
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and subject recruitment.
• Orient participants to the mHealth app.
• Perform follow-up assessments via telephone.

Skills

Familiarity with mHealth technologies

Experience with older adults

Experience with human subjects research

Education

Current Rutgers student

Job description

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Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

Department SPH-Social and Behavioral Health Sciences

Overview

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 Student Assistant for the Health Behavior, Society and Policy (Social and Behavioral Health Sciences) within School of Public Health, located in Piscataway, NJ. To serve as a student assistant for a study with older adults with serious illness and their caregivers. This study aims to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a mobile health mindfulness app in order to eventually improve the overall care and mental health of older adults with serious illness and their caregivers. The Assistant will assist with data collection, subject recruitment and tracking, IRB submissions, manuscript preparations, and data management for the study under the supervision of the primary investigator.

Duties include:

• Support Principal Investigator with subject recruitment at multiple sites throughout New Jersey ( Livingston, Monmouth
• Medical Center, Monmouth South, and New Brunswick).
• Orient participants to the mHealth app.
• Perform follow up assessments via telephone

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Salary Details $16-$25/hour

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 15.49

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 150.00

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be a current Rutgers student.
• Access to a vehicle and a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with mHealth technologies (proficient with android and iphone operating systems)
• Experience with older adults or caregivers and experience with human subjects’ research

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST1302

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Student Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department SPH-Social and Behavioral Health Sciences Overview 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 Student Assistant for the Health Behavior, Society and Policy (Social and Behavioral Health Sciences) within School of Public Health, located in Piscataway, NJ. To serve as a student assistant for a study with older adults with serious illness and their caregivers. This study aims to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a mobile health mindfulness app in order to eventually improve the overall care and mental health of older adults with serious illness and their caregivers. The Assistant will assist with data collection, subject recruitment and tracking, IRB submissions, manuscript preparations, and data management for the study under the supervision of the primary investigator.

Duties include:

• Support Principal Investigator with subject recruitment at multiple sites throughout New Jersey ( Livingston, Monmouth
• Medical Center, Monmouth South, and New Brunswick).
• Orient participants to the mHealth app.
• Perform follow up assessments via telephone

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details $16-$25/hour Minimum Salary 15.49 Mid Range Salary 75.00 Maximum Salary 150.00 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Position Status Part Time Working Hours (per week) 20 hours per week maximum Standard Hours 20.00 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement Union Description Student Hourly Employees Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be a current Rutgers student.
• Access to a vehicle and a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with mHealth technologies (proficient with android and iphone operating systems)
• Experience with older adults or caregivers and experience with human subjects’ research

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST1302 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details 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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. 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 (*).

• Yes - Full time
• No
• * Do you have access to a vehicle and a valid drivers license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience with older adults or caregivers and experience with human subjects research?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you have familiarity with mHealth technologies (proficient with android and iphone operating systems)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .

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