Student Assistant (4) Vacancies

Davita Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading university health center is looking for a Student Assistant in the Rehabilitation and Movement Department, aiding Speech-Language Pathology students by providing interpretations and maintaining necessary records. This part-time position offers the opportunity for practical experience while supporting adult learners in a community setting.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Student must maintain good academic standing without C grades.
• Must demonstrate excellent professional behavior.
• Must have completed relevant coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist during communication sessions involving Speech-Language Pathology students.
• Perform translation and interpretation for Spanish Portuguese-speaking adults.
• Maintain records and organize materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

Must be a Rutgers Student in good academic standing

Enrolled in the SLP program

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

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.

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.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student Assistant (4) Vacancies
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Speech Therapy
Department	SHP-Rehab & Movement
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Student Assistant to work in the Rehabilitation and Movement Department. In this role, the Student Assistant will assist during communication sessions involving Speech-Language Pathology students and Spanish Portuguese-speaking adults at a community program by performing consecutive interpretation and translation of printed information. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Maintain records. Organize equipment and materials. Perform other related duties as assigned. Understand and adhere to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Salary Details	$15.49 per hour
Minimum Salary	15.49
Mid Range Salary	75.00
Maximum Salary	150.00
Offer Information
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)	2
Standard Hours	20.00
Daily Work Shift
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	Must be a Rutgers Student in good academic standing, without any C grades, warnings or probation, and must demonstrate excellent professional behavior. Must be enrolled in the SLP program. Coursework and practical training at the Translation & Interpreting Program, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Working with multiple students in a busy environment and multi-tasking while being empathetic yet helping students to meet the standards for coursework.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Stanley S Bergen Jr Bldg
65 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07107

Posting Number	25ST1310
Posting Open Date	06/12/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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