Unit Admin Specialist-Lai Lab

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

May 01, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Unit Admin Specialist-Lai Lab
Posting Number	25TM0166
Department	SAS - Psychology
Overview	The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts. SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni. SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University. The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Unit Admin Specialist for the Psychology Department within the School of Arts & Sciences. This position is for a Unit Admin Specialist working in Calvin Lai's lab. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Administration: Assists with supervising undergraduate research assistants, scheduling, organization, ordering supplies, and assisting with submitting applications and modifications to the university IRB, etc. Study materials development: The employee will work with the PI to conduct a literature review, create study materials, and make accompanying audio and video recordings. Testing / Data Collection: The employee will administer studies to participants. Coding Data: The employee will be responsible for appropriately transporting, backing up, compiling, and analyzing data. The employee may also code data from video. Present ongoing project reports in regular meetings with the PI: the employee will meet with the PI each week to discuss research progress and address any issues that arise. Recruitment: This position requires the employee to work with the PI to recruit samples to participate in the project. After initial recruitment, the employee will work with individual supervisors or teachers to schedule times for data collection. Assists with writing manuscripts and preparing grant proposals.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.5
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	$23 - $25/hourly
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.
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Prior research experience in a psychology research lab, though relevant coursework or research in related fields might count toward experience. Strong project management, organizational, and planning skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to work independently and take initiative on array of projects and duties each day. Strong computer skills (e.g., knowledge or potential to learn R, SPSS, Qualtrics, JavaScript, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop).
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	05/01/2025
Posting Close Date	06/01/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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