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Rutgers The State University Research Project Manager in New Brunswick, New Jersey

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Manager
Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department BSPPP-Heldrch Ctr Workfrce Dev
Overview


Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at the Bloustein School of Public Planning and Policy. Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position is responsible for conducting and guiding quantitative analyses of data supporting research related to education, workforce, and social policy including studies conducted with the New Jersey Statewide Data System (NJSDS).
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
  • Develops research designs for studies that involve quantitative data analysis, including for evaluating the effect of specific education and workforce programs on participants' employment and earnings and future educational attainment. Identifies and calculates appropriate performance measures for tracking the effectiveness of education and workforce programs; Identify and implement the most appropriate statistical models for conducting quantitative studies of data.
  • Trains junior staff on appropriate statistical models for conducting quantitative analysis, develop robust and replicable procedures for handling missing data elements.
  • Uses machine learning (data mining) methods to build systems for predicting key workforce outcomes; contribute to the strategic research agenda for the NJSDS, write reports, conference papers, and publications based on the data analyses conducted.
  • Interacts with stakeholders in New Jersey state government to obtain input on research tasks and research products.
  • Works with Heldrich Center and Bloustein School staff to maintain the security of data.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 88210.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 111651.500
Annual Maximum Salary 135093.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Requires a masters/advanced degree in a social scientific or related field.
  • Three years of professional experience in data analysis.

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • The position requires exceptional quantitative analysis skills and demonstrated ability to use stata, python, R, and programming languages such as SQL to conduct sophisticated data analysis.
  • Requires experience implementing the different methods of analysis to be able to make difficult judgments about which model is the most appropriate given the data.
  • The position requires solid knowledge of and experience using data analysis software, including especially R, and to a lesser extent, Python.
  • The position requires exceptional oral and written communication skills and knowledge of these areas.
  • The position requires an exceptionally high level of attention to detail; a sincere concern about ensuring that the data analyses are of the highest quality; vigilant adherence to procedures to maintain the security and confidentiality of all data in the system; and a creativity to develop and answer intriguing research questions based on the data.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in economics, statistics, public policy, political science, sociology, or related discipline, with strong academic work in data analysis.
  • Knowledge of and experience in analyzing employment and training, education and/or higher education data preferred.
  • Knowledge of and experience working with SQL databases are also preferred. Skills in data visualization (e.g., R shiny; Power BI) also important.
Equipment Utilized
  • The position is expected to have a strong knowledge of data management and data analysis software, primarily R. Familiarity with SQL would be a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1558
Posting Open Date 06/26/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
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.

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