Position Summary
The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) at Rutgers University–Camden is seeking a Research Manager (part-time/temporary) for the administration, research and evaluation of the afterschool youth organizing project funded by the Rowan University-Rutgers Camden Board of Governors. This position will work primarily with the department administrator and project co-PIs but will also directly interact with community partners and consultants during program delivery. This is a grant funded position that will initially be active for a period of 12 months and may be extended contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.
Key Duties
- Provides professional management of assigned duties and assures that the project proceeds as planned.
- Communicates and collaborates with numerous individuals to maintain involvement in all facets of the project; may be accountable for major project implementation decisions, process design, and participant satisfaction.
- Demonstrates leadership role in forming and maintaining productive working relationships. May provide instruction to staff, consultants, and volunteers in the implementation of the strategy of CURE.
- Develops procedures and plans for research project execution and is responsible for ensuring that all external inquiries are effectively resolved. May be recognized as a subject matter expert and acts as a consultant to faculty or staff.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
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Requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in the discipline. A master’s degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions. Also requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master’s degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
Required Application Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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