Student Assistant (Research and Reporting)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 13, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Student Assistant (Research and Reporting)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Community Health Office
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 universitywide, 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 Student Assistant for the Office of Community Health at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Student Assistant(s) Research and Reporting will work under the supervision of Maria Pellerano, MA, MBA, MPH and Eric Jahn, MD as they develop and launch a social media campaign to encourage New Brunswick residents to use local public parks and green space to help improve their physical and mental well-being. This project is part of the Healthier New Brunswick ( HNB) initiative, which is led by RWJMS' Office of Community Health, New Brunswick Tomorrow, City of New Brunswick, and Johnson & Johnson. The Student Assistant(s) Research and reporting will research and report on social prescribing in the United States. This includes but is not limited to finding existing models of social prescribing, current programming encouraging individuals to access green space, and infographic and video materials to promote social prescribing through social media. Duties also may include developing scripts for infographics and videos, brainstorming ideas for original content, and supporting the Office of Community Health's faculty and staff working on this project. This is a short-term hourly position. Work locations include remote, RWJMS offices in downtown New Brunswick, and Rutgers University Libraries. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assist with project activities as needed to launch a social media campaign to encourage New Brunswick residents to use local public parks and green space to help improve their physical and mental well-being. Conducts literature reviews and reports on social prescribing programs in the United States. Conducts research reviews and reports on existing models of social prescribing, current programming encouraging individuals to access green space, and existing publicly accessible infographic and video materials to promote social prescribing through social media. Assist with editing and preparation of manuscripts, publications, reports, and presentations. Assist with script development for infographics and videos.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week	15 hours per week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	Non-Union
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Satisfactory completion of high school / undergraduate degree and currently enrolled in undergraduate / graduate studies at Rutgers University.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to create clear and simple infographics for people with limited English proficiency. Demonstrated interest in public health, community, and / or community health. Candidate must be a self-starter who is detail oriented, analytical, has strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a collaborative environment. Possess efficient organization, communication (oral and written), and problem-solving skills. Ability to work with community partners outside of Rutgers University. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 software applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and email, and fluency with learning new software applications.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of Canva or Adobe InDesign. Knowledge of video/film editing for social media.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Ability to work in a lab environment and vivarium facilities. Work Environment: Lab environment and vivarium. Moderate Noise, potential allergens present.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2401
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

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