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Research Analyst

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 04, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Analyst
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	School Psychology
Overview	At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation's highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school's founding in 1974, we have become the "gold standard" in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists. The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations-professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge. In collaboration with multiple school districts, Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology ( GSAPP) is currently implementing multiple Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMSHA). The projects aim to build school districts' capacity to implement a comprehensive multi-tiered systems of support ( MTSS) for student mental health in collaboration with school personnel, community-based providers of behavior health care services, community organizations, families and youth. The projects will promote the healthy social and emotional development of PreK-12 grade students.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Analyst for the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology ( GSAPP). Among the key duties of the position are the following: Leads the evaluation of the grants and coordinate tasks. Ensures human subjects protection and confidentiality procedures. Handles data administration data management and analysis. Handles evaluation research over the course of 5 years. Acts as program evaluators that will coordinate the design and implementation of a comprehensive evaluation aligned with project goals and objectives. Ensures all procedures related to data entry and data quality control are followed. Handles designing and generating extant project databases from the AWARE projects to be used for overall project performance evaluation. Leads all evaluation, monitoring, and quality improvement activities for the grant. Handles quarterly and annual reporting to SAMSHA. Conducts literature searches, and collects scientifically and empirically supported relevant data to assist in evaluation reports, manuscript, and conference presentation preparation. Participates in opportunities for grant writing. Works with familiarity with the background, mechanics, and outcomes of multiple measures used in the design of the project and uses their familiarity to facilitate project design and implementation. Coordinates across the school district and Rutgers teams. Participates in the design and implementation of technology tools to streamline data collection and analysis with district data sources.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	71447.000
Mid Range Salary	90435.000
Maximum Salary	109422.000
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	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Masters or doctorate in quantitative methods, education, educational psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology, measurement, public health, or equivalent or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses	A valid driver's license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Knowledge and experience in both small and large-scale data administration and manipulation. Knowledge of evaluation research design in education settings and experience in conducting both small-scale and large-scale school-based evaluation research. Advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel and at least two statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS, AMOS, MPlus, R) common to the social sciences. Excellent data management, verbal and written communication, organizational, and evaluation research related skills. Experience with growth modeling, hierachical linear modeling, and structural equation modeling. Knowledge of statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, AMOS, MPlus, R and structural equation modeling. Experience with Google-based data collection systems (e.g., Google Forms), Excel, and Qualtrics.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of evaluation and research design in education settings, research procedures, and experience in conducting both small-scale and large-scale school-based evaluation research. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills, collaborative interpersonal skills to work with staff, faculty and students. Analytical skills to solve problems.
Equipment Utilized	Advanced Mastery of Microsoft Excel, or data manipulation software equivalent (Access, R, Tableau). Advanced Proficiency in data entry and manipulation. Basic Mastery of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint. Knowledge of statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, AMOS, MPlus, R and structural equation modeling.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Candidate will work onsite at the GSAPP, the district site, and/or remotely depending on tasks and needs.
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0203
Posting Open Date	02/04/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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