Research Project Manager

Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying. To apply, click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click the Print Preview link. Job Category: Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support Department: Institute for Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing (ISEOPS) 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 has been 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 Research Project Manager for the Institute of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing (ISEOPS) in the School of Management and Labor Relations. Responsibilities Manages complex, grant‑funded research and applied research projects. Leads external engagement with employers, practitioners, and partner organizations. Contributes to research, analysis, and dissemination; develops systems that strengthen the Institute’s project infrastructure. Provides overall project management, scheduling, and protocol development to successfully complete deliverables. Manages project progress and timeline adjustments and resource reallocation as needed to meet project deadlines. Manages project activities with internal teams and external partners and oversees the work of research assistants to support project goals. Schedules meetings and presentations related to the projects. Drafts written reports, technical reports, research and policy briefs, presentations, and external communications summarizing research methods, findings, and implications. Communicates findings and insights for assigned projects. Develops and manages research plans, data collection processes, and data analysis efforts to ensure deliverables are completed well and on time. Conducts data collection and performs qualitative research including interviews and survey administration. Synthesizes data collected from various qualitative and quantitative sources to generate findings. Communicates with research subjects. Communicates research methods and findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences. FLSA Status: Exempt Grade: 07 Salary Details Minimum Salary: 94,492.00 Mid Range Salary: 119,604.00 Maximum Salary: 144,715.00 Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by candidate’s qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds. Market benchmarks and internal equity are considered to ensure fair compensation within the university’s broader structure. Benefits 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 Position Status: Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Standard Hours: 37.50) Daily Work Shift: Day Work Arrangement: Eligible for a hybrid work arrangement under Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, subject to approval. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Three (3) years of relevant experience performing qualitative research. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of employee ownership and low wage work. Experience coordinating large‑scale qualitative research projects related to employee‑owned businesses and workers. Experience with qualitative data collection including interviews and/or site visits. Experience with qualitative research methods. Experience with project management and administration. Exceptional organizational skills. Exceptional oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in social science or social discipline. Minimum 5‑7 year’s work experience and/or graduate coursework in mixed method or qualitative research. Proficiency with Qualtrics, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions: Ability to travel. Posting Number: 26ST1496 Posting Open Date: 07/08/2026 Location: Livingston (RU‑New Brunswick), Piscataway, NJ 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, sexual orientation, 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 . Supplemental Questions * Do you have a Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience? 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