Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Contract Grant Assistant |
| Job Category |
URA-AFT Administrative |
| Department |
Research & Sponsored Programs |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Contract Grant Assistant for the Research & Sponsored Programs.
The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Assists the Contract Analyst / Subaward Specialists of Research & Sponsored Programs (RSP) with the management, issuance and modification of subawards and associated POs related to contractual or other agreements involving sponsored programs and research processed through RSP.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
05 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
65741.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
81857.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
97972.00 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
URA-AFT Administrative |
| 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.
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| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in an administrative function or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of work organization, coordination, and facilitation.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Demonstrated critical thinking / problem solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at the same time.
- Must be attentive to detail and able to enter data efficiently and with accuracy.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Two years of subaward issuance experience.
- Experience working in a research active university environment.
- Basic knowledge of Uniform Guidance principles.
- Specialized education / training in subaward issuance.
- Practical experience in research administration guidelines and procedures
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| Equipment Utilized |
- Equipment: Computer, printer, copier.
- Software: Office Suite, RAPSS S2S; Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Adobe Pkg, Sciquest.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST0150 |
| Posting Open Date |
02/03/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Off Campus |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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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. Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Feb 03, 2025