Overview

The Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at the Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is seeking a Research Project Manager. Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position is responsible for conducting and guiding quantitative analyses of data supporting research related to education, workforce, and social policy, including studies conducted with the New Jersey Statewide Data System. Key duties include: developing research designs for studies that involve quantitative data analysis, including evaluating the effect of specific education and workforce programs on participants’ employment and earnings and future educational attainment; identifying and calculating appropriate performance measures for tracking the effectiveness of education and workforce programs; identifying and implementing the most appropriate statistical models for conducting quantitative studies of data; training junior staff on appropriate statistical models for conducting quantitative analyses; developing robust and replicable procedures for handling missing data elements; and using machine learning (data mining) methods to build systems for predicting key workforce outcomes.

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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Manager
Job Category Staff & Executive – Administrative & Support
Department BSPPP-Heldrch Ctr Workfrce Dev
Overview
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at the Bloustein School of Public Planning and Policy. Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position is responsible for conducting and guiding quantitative analyses of data supporting research related to education, workforce, and social policy including studies conducted with the New Jersey Statewide Data System (NJSDS).

Among the key duties of the position are the following:
  • Develops research designs for studies that involve quantitative data analysis, including for evaluating the effect of specific education and workforce programs on participants’ employment and earnings and future educational attainment. Identifies and calculates appropriate performance measures for tracking the effectiveness of education and workforce programs; Identify and implement the most appropriate statistical models for conducting quantitative studies of data.
  • Trains junior staff on appropriate statistical models for conducting quantitative analysis, develop robust and replicable procedures for handling missing data elements.
  • Uses machine learning (data mining) methods to build systems for predicting key workforce outcomes; contribute to the strategic research agenda for the NJSDS, write reports, conference papers, and publications based on the data analyses conducted.
  • Interacts with stakeholders in New Jersey state government to obtain input on research tasks and research products.
  • Works with Heldrich Center and Bloustein School staff to maintain the security of data.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 91297.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 115559.000
Annual Maximum Salary 139821.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff – 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
    • Requires a masters/advanced degree in a social scientific or related field.
    • Three years of professional experience in data analysis.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • The position requires exceptional quantitative analysis skills and demonstrated ability to use stata, python, R, and programming languages such as SQL to conduct sophisticated data analysis.
  • Requires experience implementing the different methods of analysis to be able to make difficult judgments about which model is the most appropriate given the data.
  • The position requires solid knowledge of and experience using data analysis software, including especially R, and to a lesser extent, Python.
  • The position requires exceptional oral and written communication skills and knowledge of these areas.
  • The position requires an exceptionally high level of attention to detail; a sincere concern about ensuring that the data analyses are of the highest quality; vigilant adherence to procedures to maintain the security and confidentiality of all data in the system; and a creativity to develop and answer intriguing research questions based on the data.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in economics, statistics, public policy, political science, sociology, or related discipline, with strong academic work in data analysis.
  • Knowledge of and experience in analyzing employment and training, education and/or higher education data preferred.
  • Knowledge of and experience working with SQL databases are also preferred. Skills in data visualization (e.g., R shiny; Power BI) also important.
Equipment Utilized
  • The position is expected to have a strong knowledge of data management and data analysis software, primarily R. Familiarity with SQL would be a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 24ST1558
Posting Open Date 06/26/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
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About Heldrich Center for Workforce Development

The John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development is based at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. The university-based research and policy center, founded in 1997, is dedicated to raising the effectiveness of the American workplace by strengthening workforce education, placement and training programs and policies and has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s leading research centers for workforce development. The Center’s efforts concentrate on both nurturing concrete innovations in workforce practices, as well as addressing broad-scale economic policy changes that ensure Americans receive the education and training they need to be productive and prosperous in the knowledge economy of the 21st century.

The Center provides an independent source of analysis for reform and innovation in policy-making and employs cutting-edge research and evaluation projects to identify best practices in workforce development and employment and workplace policy. It is also engaged in significant partnerships with the private sector to design effective education and training programs and is committed to assisting job seekers and workers attain the information, education, and skills training they need to move up the economic ladder.

The Center embodies its slogan ‘Solutions at Work’ by not only documenting challenges facing the nation’s workforce, but also partnering with industry leaders and educators to seek out practical solutions that translate into effective government and workforce policy. Ultimately, the Center serves as a laboratory to create innovative, applied solutions to well-documented workplace challenges. This combination of scholarly research and “real world” solutions enables the Center to make a significant difference in the lives and futures of American workers and their employers.