Coadjutant-Casual NonTeaching for Department of Library and Information Science

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Coadjutant-Casual NonTeaching for Department of Library and Information Science Department SC&I - Library & Info Science Salary Open Posting Summary The Department of Library and Information Science seeks Program/Research Assistants to work with a chair, director, or faculty to support administrative duties; may create documents, organize events, update websites, maintain departmental/program data, work with a researcher on a specific area of inquiry; may record and analyze data, conduct literature reviews, abstract information, develop research protocols, conduct focus groups and interviews, complete IRB forms. Position Status Posting Number 19FA1050 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment 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. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 69,000 students and 22,500 full- and part-time faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus houses a dynamic community of scholars who conduct engaged research and teach in the areas of communication, information science and information technology, journalism, librarianship, media studies, organizational and health communication, public relations, and other professional practice areas. SC&I has about 2,500 enrolled students and teaches thousands of other Rutgers students in our five undergraduate programs, two masters degrees, an interdisciplinary doctoral program, and non-degree continuing education programs. We value our culture of collegiality and work hard to support the success of our full- and part-time faculty, staff, and students. For more about the school and its activities, see: comminfo.rutgers.edu. The Department of Library and Information Science is characterized by a research and learning culture that is inclusive, diverse and cohesive, international in scope and local in impact. We believe that information makes a profound difference in the lives of people, communities and organizations. We undertake boundary-breaking research that seeks to understand and enhance people's lives by enabling and supporting their interactions with information in whatever contexts and forms that may happen. We educate professionals for diverse information service and technology contexts. They are prepared to design, manage, and evaluate systems and services that support people's and communities' interactions with information. Our graduates play a leading role in enabling people to create, use, and preserve knowledge. They are people-centered in their work, critical and reflective thinkers, creative problem solvers, and effective communicators. Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/83203 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) City State 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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