Program Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment / Posting Title

Program Assistant

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department

RWJ-Pediatrics-Meb

Overview

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 university wide, 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 Program Assistant for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under direction, the Program Assistant provides programmatic administrative support for the Department of Pediatrics Chair's office. The Program Assistants provides assistance with program activities for the University's mission. Serves as liaison with various units and administrative offices throughout the University.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

• Under the direction of Department Leadership, assists with program activities in accordance with the University's missions of education, clinical care, research, and service.
• Assists with the preparation and / or compiles data for special reports, monthly reports, program evaluations, and other related reports within prescribed guidelines.
• Provides scheduling support for the pediatric appointments and promotions committee meetings.
• Supports volunteer faculty appointments and promotion administrative activities, handles correspondence for paid faculty appointments, and assists in preparing evaluation and promotion packages for review by the Chair and Program Administrator.
• Assists in the administrative activities involving the pediatric on call procedures and submission.
• Assists departmental timekeeping in Peoplesoft. Ensures accurate weekly additions of timesheets into PeopleSoft and on call payroll activities, including maintaining accurate days remaining report logs.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

21S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

58953.000

Mid Range Salary

70476.000

Maximum Salary

83479.000

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include :

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications / Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST2425

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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