Community Outreach Coordinator (Multiple Vacancies)

Position Overview Our brains determine who we are; how we see, hear, and smell, how we move, touch, and talk, how we remember and forget, how we feel, expect, and plan. The mission of the Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) of School of Arts & Sciences, Newark (SASN) is to advance understanding of the brain's structure and function through excellence in neuroscience research and training. Our researchers pursue this goal through an integrative approach that cuts across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. They combine molecular, electrophysiological, neurochemical, anatomical, imaging, behavioral, and neuropsychological methods to analyze how the brain works, develops, interacts with the environment, and is modified by experience in health and disease. CMBN is also committed to serving the academic and surrounding Newark communities through educational outreach, community service, and research internship programs that train undergraduate and high school students. Posting Summary Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator. Reporting to the Principal Investigator in the Gluck laboratory, Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN), this Community Outreach Coordinator supports a research program focusing on aging and brain health. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Organizing community outreach events in churches, senior centers, and other community organizations, including identifying venues and creating educational materials Liaising with faith-based institutions, senior centers, and community organizations in the Greater Newark area, including making presentations and representing the laboratory Supporting collaborations with faith-based and community organizations to identify new funding opportunities and apply for additional funding Providing general laboratory support with responsibilities such as bookkeeping and maintaining research data This position is dependent on adequate external funding. Compensation and Benefits Salary: $15.92 to $25.00 per hour. FLSA Classification: Nonexempt. Position Status: Part Time. Working Hours: 19.5 hours per week. Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly. Work Arrangement: Fully on-site. 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 Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Requires up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Preferred Equipment Utilized Regularly uses Microsoft Office, projectors, and speakers/sound system and knows or will learn all the equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of the position. Physical Demands and Work Environment Requires independent travel to community locations in the Greater Newark area. Must be able to transport and set up event/presentation materials and lift and move up to 30 pounds. Other Requirements All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings. 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. 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