Student Assistant Research

**Position:** Student Assistant (Research)

**Department:** Department of Urban Global Public Health, Rutgers School of Public Health (SPH)

**Location:** Newark, NJ

**Reporting To:** Associate Dean for Community Engagement, Population Health, and Public Health Service

Overview

Rutgers School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking a Student Assistant for the Department of Urban Global Public Health. The Student Assistant will assist the Associate Dean with research projects addressing the mechanisms through which historically and contemporary under resourced populations experience health inequities; engaging in theoretically driven research that seeks to disentangle the effects of different social determinants of health on the outcomes of these populations.

Key Duties

• Assist with data management, data analysis, and creation of tables and figures.
• Assist with the editing and preparation of manuscripts, publications, reports and presentations.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize research findings as requested.

Position Details

• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Grade: 00
• Status: Part Time
• Standard Hours: 19
• Daily Work Hours: 35.00
• Work Shift: Day
• Work Arrangement: Non-Union
• Payroll Designation: People Soft Seniority Unit
• Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
• Pension Eligibility: Not specified

Compensation

• Minimum Salary: $15.49
• Mid Range Salary: Not specified
• Maximum Salary: Not specified

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

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current Rutgers student.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytic skills.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Health Student preferred.