RU-Flourishing Clerical Assistant

RAISED is an award-winning center of education, research & engagement providing students with skills and understanding to engage in innovative and entrepreneurial action. We provide pathways for those committed to building entrepreneurial lives and sustainable businesses while making positive social and economic changes. We help students succeed as entrepreneurs while fostering the development of a diverse community of individuals and local organizations engaged in prosocial innovation and entrepreneurship. RU-Flourishing is a program that provides training, support, and resources to help formerly incarcerated individuals build successful lives by starting or growing a business.

Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick ( RBS) adhere to the principles of academic excellence and cutting-edge research that defines Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. RBS is the second largest school at the university, with more than 10,000 students attending undergraduate and graduate programs on campuses in Newark and New Brunswick. Our academic programs prepare students for careers in a variety of business fields, including accounting, finance, data management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and supply chain management. On the graduate level, our Executive MBA and MBA programs, and specialty master's programs allow students to enhance their careers and develop expertise in such areas as quantitative finance, digital marketing, and supply chain analytics. RBS also offers life-long learning opportunities through its Executive Education and Stackable Business Innovation Programs. The RBS community reflects diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and it embodies the traits reflected in our 4 R's brand: We are fortified in our Resilience, creative in our Resourcefulness, empowered by our Responsibility and strategic in individual and collective Reinvention. Among our strengths is a faculty that represents a mix of distinguished academic scholars and instructors who bring years of corporate experience to their classes, and an alumni network of more than 50,000 that spans the world. Some of our greatest social impact happens as result of the efforts of research centers that support diverse entrepreneurs and business owners, strive for gender equity and advocate for corporations to help address issues such as climate control and health equity. Through our teaching, experiential learning, mentoring and career preparation, RBS is committed to producing skilled professionals and knowledgeable leaders capable of impacting the business world and the future of business in meaningful ways.

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promises seeking a RU-Flourishing Clerical Assistant. The representative will engage with incarcerated individuals, assist with program recruitment and training, and provide administrative support. Travel to correctional facilities and the Rutgers University-Newark campus is required.

Rutgers Advanced Institute for the Study of Entrepreneurship and Development ( RAISED) is seeking a dedicated and professional representative to engage with incarcerated individuals and promote the RU-Flourishing program at New Jersey State Correctional Facilities and provide support with the RU-Flourishing program recruitment and training sessions.
Travel between campuses is required as needed.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

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.

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

*High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed.
*An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Prior experience in administrative or clerical support roles.

Skills:

Technical:

Other Requirements:

* Associate's degree or higher in social sciences, criminal justice, or entrepreneurship

* Experience working in correctional settings or with justice-impacted populations
- Familiarity with program recruitment and intake processes

Standard office equipment

Software: Microsoft Office Suite, email platforms, and possibly Rutgers internal systems

Telephone for follow-up calls and intake interviews

* Correctional facility environment requiring adherence to strict security protocols.

* Evening work for training sessions (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM).

* Office setting for administrative tasks.

* Must maintain professionalism in sensitive and high-security environments.