Student Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 21,931 - 206,640; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) seeks a Student Assistant within the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) to tutor and support students who are at an academic disadvantage. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, this year‑round, part‑time position offers hours in the late afternoon to evening and is fully on‑site at Newark (RBHS).

We seek a current RSDM student in good academic standing with excellent communication skills and a collaborative, encouraging approach.

Qualifications

• Must be a current RSDM student in good academic standing.
• Available year-round, part-time with hours in late afternoon to evening.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with students in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist and tutor students who are at an academic disadvantage, covering academic and preclinical topics.
• Enjoy working with students, be comfortable working in small groups, and be polite, positive, and encouraging with all students.
• Must be responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills.
• Communicate and report to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs any concerns regarding the participating students and their progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Tutoring

Education

RSDM student

Job description

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 universitywide, 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 within the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ).

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, the Student Assistant assists and tutors students who are at an academic disadvantage within various curricular topics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist and tutor students who are at an academic disadvantage, covering academic and preclinical topics pertaining to the course in session.
• Enjoy working with students, be comfortable working in small groups, and be polite, positive, and encouraging with all students.
• Must be responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills.
• Communicate and report to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs any concerns regarding the participating students and their progress.
• This is a year-round, part-time position with hours in the late afternoon to evening.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 15.92

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 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

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours

Working Hours Up to 20 hours per week

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 20.00

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Rotating

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Student Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Must be a current RSDM student in good academic standing.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Flexible

Special Conditions

• This is a year-round, part-time position with hours in the late afternoon to evening.

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1569

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City

City Newark

State

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.

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

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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: Non-Discrimination-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: Non-Discrimination-Statement .

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