Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Aide
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	CCR&R Gloucester
Overview	Ranked #61 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.
Posting Summary	The Research Aide/Subsidy Case Manager reports directly to the Subsidy Manager and appropriately administers state and federal childcare subsidies, data storage, and documentation procedures that meet administrative and program quality audits, and fiscal oversight. The incumbent will manage the daily eligibility process and subsidy related tasks from application review, eligibility determination, re-determination for continued care, data entry, and/or completion of childcare arrangement in addition to processing termination of coverage. S/he is responsible for continuous case management services, making client-driven changes in cases involving eligibility or other pertinent information affecting services, such as a change in household income, family size, childcare provider selection, employment hours, and the like. As necessary, will generate recoupments and complete related reports. The incumbent promotes high-quality consumer education and childcare referrals.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.  The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	13
Position Salary	Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Annual Minimum Salary	36574.040
Annual Mid Range Salary	43038.150
Annual Maximum Salary	49502.260
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a high school/vocational school or equivalent, and experience compiling and organizing varied data. Two years of varied office experience. College-level study may be substituted for the office experience on a year for year basis. Requires the ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats. May require working knowledge and the ability to use basic spreadsheet, word-processing, database software, and/or email. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must have effective client service skills.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	• Minimum of an Associates Degree, 1 to 2 years of related experience accepted in lieu of degree. • Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively and appropriately represent the agency and program when interacting with internal and external entities. • Ability to independently employ critical thinking skills. • Ability to effectively communicate and execute established plans and policies. • Ability to appropriately and clearly give and exchange information directly related to job responsibilities. • Possess computer proficiency to utilize a variety of computer software programs and peripherals in order to successfully delegate and complete assigned tasks. • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills to complete paperwork that is accurate, relevant, and timely. • Possess effective program improvement strategies to continually assess and recommend quality enhancements that positively impact the agency’s operations and outcomes. • Strong interpersonal skills to provide coaching and mentoring of colleagues, students, and/or volunteers/interns to ensure quality service and adherence to agency standards and requirements. • Possess knowledge of professional development opportunities to mentor and appropriately advise staff and students to continually enhance their professional skill sets essential to the agency’s quality operations and outcomes. • Possess knowledge of adult learning principles to effectively plan, construct, and implement staff in-services and community-based trainings that effectively promote best practices and service delivery outreach to the greater community.
Preferred Qualifications	• Bachelor’s degree. • Familiarity of state/federal child care subsidy programs. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Equipment Utilized	• Knowledge of Microsoft office products. • CARES, OMEGA, EPPICC, NACCRRAware • Printing calculator
Physical Demands and Work Environment	• Work environment is an office setting with minimal physical demands. Occasional lifting/carrying of archive boxes.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST1520
Posting Open Date	05/25/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants	Message to AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members ONLY:  To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00am on June 2, 2023.  For additional information on positions posted on the Camden campus, call 856-225-6475
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Woodbury- Gloucester County
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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement