Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Work Assistant |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support |
| Department |
RWJ - Neuroscience & Cell Biol |
| 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 Work Assistant for the department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Work Assistant is responsible for providing administrative services and general office support to the
RWJMS Anatomical Association. The Work Assistant performs clerical duties such as routine typing, data entry and database management, filing, copying, and phone and email communications. The Work Assistant supports operational functions of the Anatomical Association, prioritizes responses to inquiries, and provides resolutions where applicable.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Enter and modify information in a database for new donors; update and retain accurate donor files. Apply for/process death certificates for donor families. Mail application/information to donors and cadaver users; assist with public relations mailings. Maintain records relative to administrative functions pertaining to Anatomical Association business.
- Facilitate financial transactions for the program. Assist in researching information for goods/services and submission of purchase requisitions. Ensure expenditures are in accordance with blanket purchase orders and allocation of funds.
- Handle telephone inquiries and assist Program Director in composing correspondence as required and in performing routine and general office duties.
- Handle additional related responsibilities as assigned at Program Director's discretion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
99H |
| Salary Details |
$15.92/hour |
| Minimum Salary |
15.92 |
| Mid Range Salary |
75.00 |
| Maximum Salary |
150.00 |
| 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:
- 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
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
40.00 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| Union Description |
Hourly Employees |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
None |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- One (1) year of experience in general clerical work; ability to read, write, speak, understand and/or communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of the position.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds. Sitting at the computer for lengths of time. Ability to work in an office and morgue environment; no specific physical demands.
- Work Environment: Office and Morgue environment. Moderate noise.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0285 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Piscataway (RBHS) |
| 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. 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Feb 13, 2026