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Coordinator Research Admin

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Sep 15, 2025

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Coordinator Research Admin
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	CINJ-Behavioral Sciences
Overview	RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES: VISION: Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. MISSION: Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Coordinator Research Admin in the Behavioral Sciences Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The primary purpose of the Coordinator Research Admin, under the direction of Principal Investigator, is to assist with managing and continuing to develop the Cancer Survivorship and Outcomes Center ( CSOC) and Faculty Mentorship Program, along with research projects in the Principal Investigator's lab, which includes development of training and mentoring programs for faculty and conducting highly specialized research including creating surveys for research and mentorship purposes and cleaning, preparing, and analyzing data for the CSOC, mentorship program, and research studies for meetings, formal presentations, manuscripts, and grant submissions. Among the key duties for this position are the following: Assists with the development and design of programs to support the goals of the Cancer survivorship and Outcomes Center and Faculty Mentorship Program along with research projects in the Principal Investigator's lab. Assists with the development and maintaining of mentorship programs that facilitate orientation and training of new/current faculty. Manages the quality control of electronic and hard copy databases of all research projects. Organizes and gathers materials for meetings or presentations, when required, related to mentorship, survivorship, or research initiatives and/or data and outcomes. Participates in all aspects of research and ensures compliance with study protocols or procedures. Monitors progress of projects. Reports to Supervisor on project progress, problems, and the need for adjustments. Recruits, screens, consents, and enrolls participants for studies per project timelines. Ensures participant completion of study activities per protocol. Maintains study recruitment, accrual, and participation documents. Responsible for the creation of surveys using survey software programs as directed. Builds and troubleshoots survey flow and corrects any issues prior to release and launch. Conducts focus groups, interviews, usability testing sessions, and administers surveys per study protocol. Uses and maintains confidential databases for data entry of all mentorship and research project information. Prepares and analyzes data for use in presentations, manuscripts, and grant submissions with limited supervision. Responsible for database design, maintenance, cleaning and analysis. Prepares reports containing findings, analysis, conclusion and recommendations (i.e., grants, narratives, position papers, mentorship, survivorship initiatives, etc.), as requested. Assists with progress reports, administrative, regulatory, and accrual/progress updates for all projects. Prepares materials for IRB submissions and renewals. Creates initial submissions and conducts continuing reviews as required. Conducts targeted literature searches and web searches. As directed, provides support in the preparation of presentations and other materials, creating de novo as appropriate. Assists in the preparation of publishable manuscripts and grants (i.e. maintains Endnote library, uploads manuscript drafts and revisions into submission portal). Trains and oversees trainees as assigned.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	25S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	71162.000
Mid Range Salary	85428.000
Maximum Salary	101456.000
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 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	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field, plus three (3) years of progressively more responsible research or program development/project management/administrative experience required. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications	Behavioral health, public health or similar research experience preferred. Experience in an academic research institution that conducts Clinical Research Trials preferred. Experience working with database preparation and analyses and familiarity with SPSS software preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1998
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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