SPECIALTY JOB LISTS
INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENT JOBS
FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Below are jobs for graduate students who are eligible for Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) funds for the 2008-2009 academic year. Job titles, brief job descriptions and contact information for key departmental representatives are also listed. Please note that students are only permitted to hold one FWSP job at a time.
APPLYING FOR A FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM JOB
· Review the Graduate Student Jobs List, with job descriptions, below to determine positions you are interested in applying for.
· Use the contact information listed on the Graduate Student Jobs List below to schedule an in-person or telephone job interview for positions you are interested in applying for.
· Complete the Student Employment Office (SEO) online job application form. Once submitted, print a copy of the completed application for your records, as prompted.
ACCEPTING A FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM JOB
· If you have been offered a position from the Graduate Student Jobs List below, be sure to inform the department or agency you are accepting their job offer.
· Contact your new employer to establish a start date and work schedule.
· Provide the SEO with department information and interviewer name for your Employment Authorization Form (EAF) in order to finalize your job assignment. Please note that you are not eligible to begin working your FWSP job until you have received your completed EAF from the SEO.
GRADUATE STUDENT JOBS LIST
BUSCH CAMPUS
DEAN OF STUDENTS (8082)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Mike Stillwagon at mstillwagon@echo.rutgers.edu or 732-445-0166
The graduate assistant in the Dean of Students Office is responsible for representing the office in a professional manner that respects the confidentiality of students in multiple situations. The GA assists in the screening and response and referral to students in crisis and conflict. Additionally, assists in the advisement of the Campus Student Government and planning of programs and services for the campus community. An understanding of undergraduate students and their issues/needs is essential. A graduate major in the social sciences (education, psychology, sociology, social work) is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Access required.
PHYSICS DEPARTMENT (8336)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Harou Kojima at kojima@physics.rutgers.edu or 732-445-3875
The job is for developing new experiment, designing apparatus, taking measurements, analyzing data and researching references and finally preparing manuscripts describing results in the low temperature physics research laboratory. A Basic background in physics, computer programming, reference search and some knowledge of material properties at low temperatures is required.
STUDENT LIFE PROGRAMS INVOLVEMENT AND MARKETING (8341)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Caryn Washington at carynw@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-6378
Plan, implement and promote commuter, multicultural, leadership and community service programs; advise student organizations; assist with training of student staff and organization volunteers; assist with departmental special events and programs; other duties as assigned. Good communication, time management, leadership, customer service and organizational skills. Knowledge of Microsoft office and computers required; desktop publishing and database software preferred.
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Caryn Washington at carynw@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-6378
Develop, plan and coordinate university-wide programs, such as orientation, welcome back week and family weekend. Assist with recruitment and training of student leaders in all student planning teams. Serve as advisors to class councils and student groups. Advising skills and computer skills are also required.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES LIBRARY OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE (8427)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Kristi Conover at kristi.conover@rutgers.edu or 732/445-3850
Provides reference and information services assistance. Interest in working in a science library desirable. Must be a graduate student in a Library/Information Science program. Candidate must have completed, be enrolled in or planning to enroll in coursework in a Library/Information Science program to demonstrate attainment of core skills, competencies and abilities required to serve as a reference assistant at library reference desk.
GSAPP PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC (8707)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Kristi Conover at kristi.conover@rutgers.edu or 732/445-3850
Graduate Assistant will cover the front desk where clients enter during the day and possibly some evening hours. Will train assistant to do phone intakes with clients. Help with the data entry, clinic paperwork, and general office duties including filing, copying, etc. Assist Clinic Coordinators, Office Manager, and Clinic Director. Confidentiality is essential in working with clients. Requirements: Must be Graduate Student. Computer knowledge of Word, Access and Excel helpful, but we will train.
COLLEGE AVENUE CAMPUS
ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM (8013)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Marilyn Symmes at symmes@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-7237
Assisting curator in graphic arts collection management; updating inventory records; retrieval and putting away of art works; preliminary cataloguing documentation; preparation of exhibition checklists, preliminary label or other texts; art research; maintenance of artist files, etc. Background in art history or studio art, with desire to learn museum practices; accurate computer skills for database work and word processing of checklists, etc.; meticulous in care required in art handling. Knowledge of French helpful.
DEAN OF STUDENTS (8068)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Tim Grimm at tgrimm@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2300
The Graduate Assistant in the Dean of Students Office is responsible for representing the office in a professional manner that respects the confidentiality of students in multiple situations. The GA assists in the screening and response and referral to students in crisis and conflict. Additionally, assists in the advisement of the Campus Student Government and planning of programs and services for the campus community. An understanding of undergraduate students and their issues/needs is essential. A graduate major in the social sciences (education, psychology, sociology, social work) is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, and Access required.
SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AT LGBQT COMMUNITIES (8088)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Cheryl Clarke at cclarke@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-1711
Reports to the Director of Social Justice Education. Assists with the communication and logistical element of implementing the work of the Committee to Advance Our Common Purposes. Compiles monthly "Diversity Digest," attend committee meetings, research special programs. Responsible for grant materials, Human Dignity Award, grant report preparation, office assistance, clerical support, phones and other duties as assigned. Must have a working knowledge of webpage updating, standard computer skills, and MS applications.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (8092)
Graduate Counseling Assistant
Contact: Michelle Shostack at shostack@echo.rutgers.edu or 732-932-7067
Support academic advising and counseling of SAS EOF students. Will perform general office support tasks, advise students, compile student data, conduct student outreach, and assist the tutoring program and EOF student organizations. Majors in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related fields.
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC PARTNERS (8116)
Graduate Research Assistant
Contact: Yilis Suriel at yilis@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-4691
Act as a liaison between Yeshiva University Museum and Vice President's office and Zimmerli Museum. Assist with research for Latino/Jewish Exhibition scheduled for February 2009. Must be fluent in Spanish, basic computer skills, telephone communication skills.
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER KREEGER (8141)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Mary Ann Cancio at macancio@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-1443
Academic Coach: Provide academic coaching to the undergraduate student population. Topics include: time management, test preparation, self-management strategies, public speaking, test taking strategies, etc. Good study skills, learning strategies and interpersonal skills.
COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (8146)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Julia Yan at juliay@echo.rutgers.edu or 732-932-7109 x100
Seeking an individual to assist in the Compliance, Research, and Assessment Department along with RUSLIC. The qualified individual will assist in designing, implementing, and communicating Assessment initiatives. Assist in researching Compliance questions and developing complex training and staff development. The individual will also organize, develop and coordinate several developmental programs such as legal fairs, legal clinic, etcetera. and oversee the RUSLIC staff. Legal background and/or pursuing a law degree preferred but not required. Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT (8323)
Graduate Research Assistant
Contact: Tamara Crawford at tcrawfor@rci.rutgers.edu or at 732-445-4029
The Research Assistant will do web-based research, fact checking and some library research. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
DEPARTMENT OF ART HISTORY (8333)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Donald Beetham at beetham@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-1068
Enter data into various collection databases; break down metadata string into related fields for each record in digital database in order to prepare image records for luna Insight (the University-wide image management database); apply search terms to artwork records from twelve individual Visual Resources Collection thesauri; research artists, sites and artwork; update production log. Requires a concentration in one or more art historical fields and knowledge of reference tools for art history; reading knowledge of French, German or Italian; understanding of data structures and search techniques; understanding of the VRA Core Categories (the standard for describing metadata in Visual resources Collections); knowledge of Windows operating environment and ability to work with Microsoft Access.
STUDENT SERVICES (8339)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Tim Grimm at tgrimm@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2300
Assists both the College Avenue Senior Dean of Students in a variety of tasks that often requires confidentiality. Screens student needs and helps to refer students, parents, faculty and staff to appropriate offices and resources on campus and beyond to support students in a student-centered environment. Requires a customer friendly and professional person that can work on tasks independently. Requires analytical skills as well as the flexibility for a broad range of duties as assigned. Professional ability to work well with high level administration, faculty and staff. Analytical and research skills. Computer skills and excellent writing skills.
STUDENT LIFE PROGRAMS - INVOLVEMENT AND MARKETING (8341)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Lori L. Smith at lori@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-7213
The main responsibilities of this position include the planning and implementation of Special Events and Programs; assisting with Leadership Training and Public Relations; and advising Student Organization/Program Board Committees. Clerical skills, time management, computer skills, experience in working with or managing groups, good communication and organizational skills.
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING SERVICES (8400)
Counseling Psychology Practicum Graduate Student
Contact: Mark Forest at forest@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-3966
Student will complete the duties of a practicum in counseling/applied psychology at Counseling and Psychological Services. This will require at least a day and a half per week (12-15 hrs). Students will see clients for short-term psychotherapy, intake assessments, provide psychological education programs on campus, participate actively in required training activities, including group clinical and intake supervision, professional development meetings, and training in consultation and education. This position is only available to graduate students in a helping profession (psychology, social work) at Rutgers University, who have been pre-selected by the Coordinator of Training at Counseling and Psychological Services. Must be accepted into the Psychology program.
Graduate Counseling Assistant
Contact: Linda Petruzzi at ldauito@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-7884
Provide courteous & confidential phone & in-person support services to students. Assist staff with general office duties including, delivery of correspondence to other offices, answering phones, copying, filing, scheduling appointments, updating confidential records. Assist in the coordination & scheduling of educational programs offered by this office in residence halls & elsewhere on campus. Assist with library research projects, or other duties as needed. Flexible hours. Office and computer experience needed. Knowledge of MS Office necessary. Telephone skills. Due to client contact, require a graduate student with psychological or social work background in order to meet minimum standards of confidentiality.
STUDENT JUDICIAL AFFAIRS (8401)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Ave Pollak at apollak@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9414
Assist with Academic Integrity campaign and deliver PowerPoint module to groups. Assist in development of educational programs and workshops. Attend meetings, participate in committees. Follow-up phone calls, respond to specific questions and concerns within the department. Assist with database, correspondence, annual conferences, meetings and trainings. Provide Disciplinary Clearance to other departments. Assist staff with administrative responsibilities. Computer skills necessary. Must be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week. Must be organized and willing to maintain confidentiality, and be willing to help train hearing board member. Must be comfortable in front of groups at trainings and meetings.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES ALEXANDER LIBRARY (8437)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Laura Friday at lhf018@rci.rutgers.edu or 732/932-7129 x173
Provides reference and information services assistance. Other public services projects as assigned. Must be a graduate student in a Library Information Science program. Candidate must have completed, be enrolled in or planning to enroll in coursework in a Library/Information Science program to demonstrate attainment of core skills, competencies and abilities required to serve as a reference assistant at library reference desk. Word processing, web page development, Excel/Access desirable.
CAMPUS CENTER OPERATIONS (8506)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Georgios Bardos at 732/932-7962 or gbardis@rci.rutgers.edu
Manages cash management of Student Life's self operations & space rental. Process all cash and check payments, coupons, gift certificates. Trains student staff on cash management issues. Identifies problems & helps to creatively problem solve. Files all daily CTRs according to University Policy. Works on special projects as assigned by the Business Manager. Must have a solid business background & knowledge of Excel.
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION TUTORING PLUS (8713)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Neal Chandran at 732/932-7496 x8336 or tutoringplus@yahoo.com
Graduate students are needed to help coordinate the Tutoring Plus program. Duties include supervising students to make sure they submit paperwork on time, checking in with faculty/staff at local schools to make sure tutors/aides are doing well, doing payroll paperwork, other supervisory office duties. Typing, Computer skills, interpersonal skills, organized, diligent worker, Education majors preferred.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE EARLY EDUCATION RESEARCH (8715)
Graduate Research Assistant
Contact: Laura Hawkinson at lhawkinson@nieer.org or at 732-932-4350 x230
Provide research support for the State Preschool Yearbook, an annual policy report on state preschool. Assist with data collection, management, cleaning, and entry. Help with the design and editing of state policy profiles for the report. Depending on applicant skills, may assist with data analysis and tracking state policies related to early childhood education. This is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in a high-profile policy report, and RAs will work closely with key project staff. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel required, and familiarity with SPSS data analysis software desired. Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential. Graduate student preferred, but advanced undergraduates may also apply.
Graduate Research Assistant
Contact: Valerie Werstler at vwerstler@nieer.org or 732-932-4630 x223
Research support for studies to assess and improve preschool education at The National Institute for Early Education Research. May include data collection, database management, general internet research, helping with reports. Will become familiar with basic educational assessments, data revisions and data entry. This is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in high-profile preschool policy research, and RAs will work closely with and report directly to Research Project Coordinator. Basic experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required. Must demonstrate ability to work independently and communicate effectively. Experience with assessment and/or SPSS preferred. Psychology or Education concentration preferred. Graduate and undergraduate students are welcome to apply.
DOUGLASS CAMPUS
EAGLETON INSTITUTE (8031)
Graduate Research Assistant
Contact: Sasha Patterson at sashap@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9384 x248
Research assistant for the Eagleton Center for American Women and Politics to assist with NEW Leadership program. Duties include conducting research and developing student action project. Also assists with planning and preparation for NEW Leadership summer institute. Accuracy and dependability are essential. Knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Access, WordPerfect, internet preferred. Must be comfortable making phone calls to diverse clientele groups. An interest in politics and/or government is preferred.
Graduate Research Assistant
Contact: Tim Vercellotti at tim.vercellotti@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9384 x285
Research assistant for the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling to assist with survey research projects. Duties include analyzing and summarizing poll data, archiving poll results, and assisting with research for proposals and other projects. Accuracy and dependability are essential. Knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Access, WordPerfect, internet preferred. Must be comfortable making phone calls to diverse clientele groups. An interest in politics and/or government and prior survey experience is helpful.
Graduate Research Assistant
Contact: Ingrid Reed at ireed@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9384 x232
Research assistant for the Eagleton New Jersey Project to assist with njvoter.org website. Duties include database design, entry, manipulation and reporting in addition to newspaper coverage monitoring of legislative races and researching political candidate information. Accuracy and dependability are essential. Knowledge of web design and internet needed. Working knowledge of MS Access, Photoshop, Dreamweaver preferred. Knowledge of politics and government is preferred.
WOMENS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (8077)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Mary K. Trigg at trigg@rci.rutgers.edu or 732/932-1463 x647
Provide general program support for the IWLs leadership programs, with special emphasis on an undergraduate certificate program in women's leadership. Assist various projects, including public relations, curriculum development, events planning, database management, and evaluation research. Special Qualifications required include a background in womens studies or womens leadership, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and excellent written, research, and oral communication skills.
DOUGLASS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (8106)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Rebecca Reynolds at rreynold@echo.rutgers.edu or 732/932-2900 x123
Individual needed to assist with data management and student outreach: to organize and maintain student records; to assist in developing online data management system for record-keeping and assessment purposes; and follow up with students to collect information related to college programs. Would also assist with special projects related to advising, as needed, including some web-based research. Individual should be familiar with Microsoft Excel and/or Access. Web page development skills desirable, but not required. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Typing, computer, and databases.
DOUGLASS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE RECRUITMENT (8106)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Jennifer Dudeck-Lenis at dudeckjm@echo.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9500
Assist with Douglass recruitment and orientation needs: Recruitment: Assist with the coordination of open house events and the Douglass Alumnae Recruitment Team, provide assistance to the class and overnight visit program. Orientation: Assist with the development of orientation publications, reviewing the results from orientation assessments and compiling summaries, and coordinating logistics for orientation programs. MS Word, Excel database, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, high level of detail orientation and follow through abilities, customer service skills, good oral communication skills.
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING SERVICES (8129)
Graduate Assistant Clinical Office Worker
Contact: Siobhan Gibbons at siobhang@echo.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9150
Graduate student to conduct and facilitate workshops on stress management, self-empowerment, or other topics, and help administrative assistant. Required qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in masters or doctorate degree program in clinical or counseling psychology, social work or related fields (GSAPP, GSE or Grad. School of Social Work), must be self motivated, organized and willing to learn workshop presentation skills, and must have excellent telephone skills. Recommended qualifications are experience with Microsoft Publisher and planning and presenting workshops.
MASON GROSS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (8147)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Assists Master Printer & Papermaker in printing editions & making paper for invited professional artists at the Brodsky Center (RCIPP). Coordinates 4-5 Visual Arts Practice students: scheduling hours & organizing responsibilities to maintain a professional workshop. Knowledge of printmaking & papermaking and have organizational skills.
Graduate Assistant Ceramic Assistant
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Maintains Cleanliness of ceramic studio, mixes clay using clay mixer, assists students with use of ceramic wheels, assists faculty member with kilns, supervises Visual Arts Practice students, prepares work schedules and conveys safety practices & responsibilities of working in the ceramic area. Works at the Livingston Arts Building. Arts students with knowledge of ceramics.
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Assist students in developing their photos in the darkrooms (Color & Black & White) and to mix photo chemicals as needed. Researching new chemicals & equipment for the Photo area. In charge of inventory, recommending to the Photo Tech when to order new supplies. Supervises 4-5 Visual Arts Practice students, setting up their schedules and instructing them on the policy & safety issues of the photo lab. Knowledge of photography. Visual Arts graduate student preferred.
Graduate Assistant Sculpture Technical Assistant
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Monitors woodshop & metal shop at the Livingston Art Building (LAB), assists students with proper use of power tools (radial saws, band saws, bench grinders, etc.) and most importantly the safe way in which to use these tools. In the metal shop, show students how to weld (using oxygen, etc.) in a safe manner for their art work. Knowledge of power tools, and a visual arts major are required.
Graduate Assistant Gallery Sitter
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Assistant Gallery Sitter to the Gallery during open hours; assists the curator with installing and de-installing exhibitions and administrative work. Visual arts major preferred.
Graduate Assistant Woodshop Technical Assistant
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Monitors the Visual Arts woodshop in Civic Square Building (CSB), assists students with the use of power tools (radial saws, band saws, bench grinders, etc.), if necessary. Must instruct them in the proper use and most importantly the safe way in which to use these tools. Knowledge of power tools and a visual arts major are preferred.
LIBRARY MABEL SMITH DOUGLASS (8151)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Jill Morrow at jlmorrow@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-445-3610
MUST be a graduate student in a Library/Information Science program. Candidate must have completed, be enrolled in or planning to enroll in coursework in a Library/Information Science program to demonstrate attainment of core skills, competencies and abilities required to serve as a reference assistant at library reference desk. Assist librarians in preparation for exhibit, special events, and library instruction, as needed. Assist librarians in collection assessment and management.
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Jill Morrow at jlmorrow@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-445-3610
Assists in providing reference services in the Music Library. Assistant with various library projects involving the performing arts. MUST be a graduate student in a Library/Information Science program. Candidate must have completed, be enrolled in or planning to enroll in coursework in a Library/Information Science program to demonstrate attainment of core skills, competencies and abilities required to serve as a reference assistant at library reference desk. Must be Library and Information Science graduate student. Basic computer skills required. Background or interest in the performing arts desirable.
Graduate Assistant Archival Assistant
Contact: Jill Morrow at jlmorrow@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-445-3610
Archival Assistant. Seeking several students with interest in archives to process papers, collections, research in collections, work on special projects on women artist, and other duties as assigned. Special Qualifications: computer skills, Women's studies, Art History, Visual Arts, or any humanities field.
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES (8153)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Joanne Givand at givand@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9331
Assist with digital media application and web site design (training provided). Provides faculty members and office staff with administrative and academic support. Particular responsibility for advising undergraduate students on academic matters. Performs research projects for professors and department of an academic nature. Computer, data base management, webpage research, webpage management a plus.
Graduate Research Assistant
Contact: Joanne Givand at givand@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9331
Provides research assistant to Women's & Gender Studies faculty doing library research, footnote editing, manuscript revisions. Student would be assigned as needed to faculty for special projects including book manuscripts, special project research. Assist with digital media application and web site design (training provided). Computer, good library research skills are preferred.
INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN (8155)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Beth Hutchinson at bhutch@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9072
Provide logistical,editing,web support for international symposium planned for Feb. 2009;work closely with IRW director to correspond w/participant/authors, manage manuscript submissions,assist in all aspects of manuscript prep.and submission to RU Press or other scholarly publishing venue. Continue research and advanced logistical support for ongoing projects(lecture series, faculty-graduate student seminar,IRW web-page.Staff application,review & acceptance/ rejection process for 2009-10 IRW seminar,tracking applications,creating Sakai site for application review process, etc. Good typing and computer skills; willingness to learn a variety of new skills. Accuracy, thoroughness and knowledge of research methods and current issues relevant to the field. Previous office experience desired.
POLITICAL SCIENCE (8351)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Audrey Boyd at boyd@polisci@rutgers.edu or 732-932-9582
Provide assistance to the Undergraduate Office and the Office of the Chair in the Political Science Department by working with confidential materials. Typing, Computer (Excel and Microsoft Word), good math skills.
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION (8363)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Susan Rosario at srosa@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9641
Calculate exam and final grades for Hindu Philosophy class of 100 students, record attendance at every class meeting, conduct study review sessions. Library research. Photocopying. Interview required. Knowledge of Hindu Eastern/Western philosophy, preferably as major.
WOMEN AND ART INSTITUTE (8519)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Dr. Ferris Olin at olin@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-9407 x26
Work with staff in support of ongoing projects, such as women artists exhibitions and programming and the national initiative - The Feminist Art Project; making accessible women artists' papers; program planning and development; and other duties as assigned. Knowledge of access and other databases, women's and gender studies, art history, information technology a plus.
DEAN OF STUDENTS (8532)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Michelle Jefferson at jeffermi@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2900 x131
Assist the Douglass Dean of Students in a variety of tasks that often require confidentiality. Screen student needs and help to refer students, parents, faculty, and staff to appropriate offices and resources on campus and beyond to support students in a student-centered environment. Requires a customer friendly and professional person that can work on tasks independently. Requires analytical skills as well as the flexibility for a broad range of duties as assigned. Professional ability to work well with high level administration, faculty, and staff. Analytical and research skills. Computer skills and excellent communication skills.
LIVINGSTON CAMPUS
GSAPP (8027)
Graduate Research Assistant
Contact: Brad Lerman, Psy.D. at blerman@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-445-6173 x251
Assist to implement a innovative project to service-learning, beginning Aug/Sept. Assist K-12 school teacher teams and students to engage in high quality service-learning project to help their schools and communities. Serve as liaison between schools and community projects, help school teams prepare for and implement activities. Help teacher teams document and showcase their success.
DEAN OF STUDENTS (8085)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Jean Lucanese at gloriaj@echo.rutgers.edu or 732-445-4077 x139
The Graduate Assts. in the Dean of Students Office is responsible for representing the office in a professional manner that respects the confidentiality of students in multiple situations. Assists in the advisement of Campus Student Government and planning of programs and services for the campus community. An understanding of undergraduate students and their issues/needs is essential. A graduate major in the social sciences (education, psychology, sociology, social work) is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Access) is required.
AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER (8409)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Renee DeLancey at rdelance@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-445-6638
Graduate Assistant will support CAS in a variety of ways, including office and telephone coverage, administrative assistance, event promotion, computer projects, research projects, cataloging. An interest in Africa is preferred. Assistance with evening programs and with the filming (camcorder provided) of some programs would be very helpful. PC proficiency is preferred, including Microsoft Office. Courtesy, professionalism and dependability are required.
RUTGERS BUSINESS SCHOOL COMPUTER SERVICES (8433)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Joe Bassano at bassano@business.rutgers.edu or 732-445-0430
Management, hardware and software support, for Business School Computer Labs. Knowledge of basic computer repair and software installation required. Report to Systems Admin for RBS. Basic computer skills required, knowledge of pc cloning process and OS installation preferred.
STUDENT CENTER OPERATIONS (8506)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Molly Ergezen at mhall1@echo.rutgers.edu or 732-932-5005
Manages cash management of Student Life's self operations and space rental. Process all cash and check payments, coupons, gift certificates. Trains student staff on cash management issues. Identifies problems and helps to creatively problem solve. Files all daily CTRs according to University Policy. Works on special projects as assigned by the Business Manager.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES KILMER LIBRARY (8551)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Jill Morrow at jlmorrow@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-445-3610
Provides information services assistance at a public desk and provides instructional services assistance to library faculty. Experience with word processing, webpage development, Excel, and/or Access. Graduate student in the Library and Information Science program preferred.
DOWNTOWN NEW BRUNSWICK
MASON GROSS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS VISUAL ARTS (8147)
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Assists Master Printer and Papermaker in printing editions and making paper for invited professional artists at the Brodsky Center (RCIPP). Coordinates 4-5 Visual Arts Practice students: scheduling hours and organizing responsibilities to maintain a professional workshop. Knowledge of printmaking and papermaking and must have good organizational skills.
Graduate Assistant Ceramic Assistant
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Maintains Cleanliness of ceramic studio, mixes clay using clay mixer, assists students with use of ceramic wheels, assists faculty member with kilns, supervises Visual Arts Practice students, prepares work schedules and conveys safety practices and responsibilities of working in the ceramic area. Works at the Livingston Arts Building. Arts students with knowledge of ceramics.
Graduate Assistant
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Assist students in developing their photos in the darkrooms and to mix photo chemicals as needed. Researching new chemicals and equipment for the Photo area. In charge of inventory, recommending to the Photo Tech when to order new supplies. Supervises 4-5 Visual Arts Practice students, setting up their schedules and instructing them on the policy and safety issues of the photo lab. Knowledge of photography. Visual Arts graduate student preferred.
Graduate Assistant Sculpture Technical Assistant
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Monitors woodshop and metal shop at the Livingston Art Building, assists students with proper use of power tools (radial saws, band saws, bench grinders, etc.) and most importantly the safe way in which to use these tools. In the metal shop, show students how to weld (using oxygen, etc.) in a safe manner for their art work. Knowledge of power tools, and a visual arts major are required.
Graduate Assistant Gallery Sitter
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Assistant Gallery Sitter to the gallery during open hours; assists the curator with installing and de-installing exhibitions and administrative work. Visual Arts major preferred.
Graduate Assistant Woodshop Technical Assistant
Contact: Sharon Mirutkin at ru2323@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-2222 x794
Monitors the Visual Arts woodshop in Civic Square Building, assists students with the use of power tools (radial saws, band saws, bench grinders, etc.), if necessary. Must instruct them in the proper use and most importantly the safe way in which to use these tools. Knowledge of power tools and a visual arts major are preferred.
CENTER FOR URBAN POLICY RESEARCH (8536)
Graduate Research Assistant
Contact: Dahk Muhammad at muhmmad@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-3133 x569
The research assistant position at CUPR will involve assisting research faculty and staff with both non-technical and technical tasks that surround contract research. This may also include the compilation of information through library and web searches, report writing, phone interviews, computer coding, and minor data manipulations. Helpful backgrounds: urban planning, urban studies, public policy, economics, sociology, geography, GIS, transportation, statistics or community development.
OFF CAMPUS
REINVESTMENT FUND (8815)
Graduate Research Assistant (Philadelphia, PA)
Contact: Brian Duncan at brian.duncan@trfund.com or 215-574-5875
The Reinvestment Fund is a national leader in the financing of neighborhood revitalization, and through planning we combine local experience with objective data as a means to stimulate creative and sustainable redevelopment. Interns will assist the Neighborhood Development Services Unit at TRF in analyzing digital and non-digital data and in assessing market, social, physical and economic conditions for the creation of revitalization strategies in distressed communities in the Mid-Atlantic. All applicants must be a graduate student in the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy or in the Department of Geography. Applicants must possess strong working knowledge of GIS and good cartographical skills and techniques. Applicants should be familiar with graphics software packages such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and AutoCAD. Knowledge of real estate markets, development, and site planning is also a plus.
For more information or for additional employment opportunities, please contact:
Cindy Meekins, Associate Director for Student Employment
cmeekins@rci.rutgers.edu or call 732-932-8817 extension 651.
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