Research Project Assistant

Position Details

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Assistant

Job Category URA\-AFT Administrative

Department School Psychology

Overview

At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation’s highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school’s founding in 1974, we have become the “gold standard” in the education and training of qualified and competent direct\-service psychologists.

The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well\-educated, qualified, and competent direct\-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations—professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Assistant for The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP).

This position will participate in a multiple state and site School Mental Health MTSS project funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) grant – Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education). The Project aims to build school district capacity for delivering comprehensive student mental health MTSS in collaboration with Rutgers University, school personnel, community\-based providers of behavior health care services, community organizations, families, and youth. The project’s primary goals are to enhance school personnel MTSS implementation that maximizes the healthy social and emotional development of K\-12 grader students and prevents youth violence in school districts. These positions are grant\-funded positions that can begin immediately. The position will report to Drs. Emily Graybill and Erum Nadeem. The hire will have opportunities to engage in and contribute to publications, conference presentations, funding proposals, and professional development opportunities related to school and clinical psychology.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Participates on a highly supportive multidisciplinary research team focused on evaluating and studying the implementation and outcomes of MTSS school mental health components (e.g., screening, assessments, interventions and supports).
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating district wide MTSS implementation and related school mental health projects.
• Assists in the development of data collection measures and materials.
• Performs field\-based data collection and evaluation support in school settings.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of all project databases.
• Coordinates and performs data entry, quality control, and analytics.
• Conducts literature searches and review empirically supported publications to assist with manuscript, journal article, and conference presentation preparation.
• Assists with administrative tasks.
• Handles submission of IRB materials .

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 03

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 52602\.480

Mid Range Salary 64788\.980

Maximum Salary 76975\.480

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 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 Full Time

Working Hours 37\.5

Standard Hours 37\.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description URA\-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff \- 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• B.A. or B.S. in psychology, education, or related scientific field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience working in the areas of education and/or psychology research.
• Basic proficiency and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and IBM SPSS.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous research experience in a psychology or education related lab.
• Experience with manipulating and managing qualitative and quantitative datasets.

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Word ,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft PowerPoint,IBM SPSS.
• Google forms,Dedoose and other qualitative programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Occasional and periodic travel to school district partners in New Jersey to conduct field\-based data collection and project support is required.
• Data collection sites are within maximum 1\.5 hours drive of Rutgers University.

Special Conditions

• Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST0201

Posting Open Date 02/12/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers University\-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Busch (RU\-New Brunswick)

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.

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 fields are indicated with an asterisk (\*).

\ Do you have a B.A. or B.S. in psychology, education, or related scientific field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents