Research Project Manager

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Project Manager

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning

Department
ORI

Overview
The Rutgers-New Brunswick Office for Research (NB OfR) provides executive leadership for the university's expansive research enterprise, encompassing all 12 schools and over 175 centers and institutes. Serving as the strategic driver of institutional research excellence, the NB OfR advances Rutgers-New Brunswick's national and global standing by fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and publicly engaged scholarship across faculty, staff, and scholars at all levels.

The office plays a pivotal role in cultivating an inclusive and vibrant research ecosystem by advocating for institutional resources, catalyzing strategic investments, and promoting cross-sector engagement.

As a central hub of research strategy and planning, the NB OfR advises on and advances university-wide priorities, aligning initiatives with the mission and vision of Rutgers-New Brunswick and the broader institution. In close coordination with executive leadership-including the Offices of the President, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University Research, and Institutional Research and Academic Planning-the NB OfR also stewards infrastructure development and strategic partnerships to position the campus at the forefront of scholarly innovation.

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Rutgers-New Brunswick Office for Research (NB OfR). This position is a 100% appointment and reports to the Assistant Director for Research Development. This position serves as a key strategic partner within NB OfR and plays a critical role in advancing the university's research mission.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Shapes initiatives that increase faculty competitiveness, elevate interdisciplinary engagement, and enhance Rutgers-New Brunswick's research infrastructure across its 12 schools.
• Serves as a central point of coordination and innovation and leads efforts in managing the New Brunswick 175+ Center and Institute Review Process, Limited Submission Opportunities (LSOs), internal funding competitions, pilot seed programs and the Rutgers Research Development Academy-ensuring these programs are executed with transparency, rigor, and strategic alignment.
• Plays a key role in building faculty capacity through high-impact programming, supporting proposal development activities, coordinating proposal logistics, curating research development resources, maintaining proposal development templates, guidance documents, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and sustaining initiatives such as the Chancellor Signature Initiatives and internal grantmaking portfolios.
• Prepares the annual NB OfR report and compiles research development metrics, program outcomes, and institutional data for reporting purposes, helping NB OfR and university leadership make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Assists with tracking and monitoring the NB OfR operating budget and internal program expenditures while supporting the effective administration of research development programs.
• Plays an integral role in cultivating and managing expanding collaborations, including the development of faculty-facing programs and long-term research strategies with global partners such as Dublin City University, while coordinating related program activities and administrative support.
• Ensures effective implementation of NB OfR's strategic goals while providing day-to-day oversight of research development programs, proposal activities, and communications that support Rutgers-New Brunswick's research enterprise.
• Ensures the efficient administration of research development programs while contributing to the office's strategic priorities and continuous process improvement, working collaboratively with faculty, research administrators, school leadership, reviewers, and university partners.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
07

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
94492.000

Mid Range Salary
119604.000

Maximum Salary
144715.000

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

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System.

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or social sciences (psychology, social work, engineering, computer science, etc.) and data science knowledge.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, research development, higher education administration, data analysis, or project management.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience supporting proposal development, internal funding programs, or sponsored research administration.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with faculty, administrators, and staff across a large research university.
• Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in data science preferred.
• Experience administering limited submission programs or internal funding competitions.
• Experience supporting faculty proposal development.
• Knowledge of federal and private research funding agencies.
• Experience preparing institutional reports and program metrics.
• Knowledge of research development best practices and higher education research administration.
• Experience with data management and analysis software; experience using excel, SPSS, Python and R.

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Qualtrics, database and project management software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands those of an office setting.

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1749

Posting Open Date
09/10/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details

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.

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