Work Assistant - Job at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ

Work Assistant

Piscataway, NJ

Posted 15 days ago

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Work Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	RWJ-Neuro & Cell Biology-PISC
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Work Assistant for the department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Program Director, the Work Assistant is responsible for providing administrative services and general office support to the RWJMS Anatomical Association. The Work Assistant performs clerical duties such as routine typing, data entry and database management, filing, copying, and phone and email communications. The Work Assistant supports operational functions of the Anatomical Association, prioritizes responses to inquiries, and provides resolutions where applicable. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Enter and modify information in a database for new donors; update and retain accurate donor files. Apply for/process death certificates for donor families. Mail application/information to donors and cadaver users; assist with public relations mailings. Maintain records relative to administrative functions pertaining to Anatomical Association business. Facilitate financial transactions for the program. Assist in researching information for goods/services and submission of purchase requisitions. Ensure expenditures are in accordance with blanket purchase orders and allocation of funds. Handle telephone inquiries and assist Program Director in composing correspondence as required and in performing routine and general office duties. Handle additional related responsibilities as assigned at Program Director's discretion. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$15.13/hour
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	One (1) year of experience in general clerical work.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to read, write, speak, understand and/or communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of the position. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Knowledge of Microsoft office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds. Sitting at the computer for lengths of time. Ability to work in an office and morgue environment; no specific physical demands. Work Environment: Office and Morgue environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1016
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , 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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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Part Time

Required Experience

1 year