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, this Community Outreach Coordinator supports a research program focusing on again 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.
FLSA: Nonexempt
Salary Details
$15.49 to $25.00 per hour
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: Part Time
Working Hours
19.5
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month
Minimum Education and Experience
- 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
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be an effective and professional communicator with the ability to engage participants
- Adherence to relevant policies and regulations required
- Must be proficient in Microsoft office
- Basic technical knowledge required (i.e. operating a projector and speaker/sound system) Maturity and diplomacy are a must
- Requires strong independent judgment, organizational skills and problem-solving ability
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
Posting Open Date: 10/22/2025
Posting Close Date: 01/20/2026
Regional Campus: Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Newark
City
Newark
State
NJ
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