Overview

Student Assistant Position at the National Transit Institute

Updated: May 20, 2025

The National Transit Institute (NTI) at Rutgers University is seeking a student assistant to support administrative, communications, and technical tasks over the summer, with potential to continue into the academic year. The position may be full-time or part-time depending on availability and budget.

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

· Preparing course rosters and certificates

· Assisting with scheduling and instructor coordination

· Maintaining course materials across platforms

· Supporting virtual or in-person course deliveries and webinars

· Drafting content for social media

· Updating NTI’s website using WordPress and basic HTML

· Assisting with internal reports, light research, or data entry

· Required skills:

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to work independently

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and cloud-based systems such as Box and OneDrive

· Preferred skills:

· Familiarity with WordPress, social media, and basic HTML

· Interest in public transportation, workforce development, or continuing education

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public-sector training and education operations within a nationally recognized transportation institute.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit a resume or CV to Lori Glickman at lglickman@nti.rutgers.edu by June 6.

To apply for this job email your details to lglickman@nti.rutgers.edu

About Rutgers University - National Transit Institute (NTI) (part of VTC)

The National Transit Institute’s mission is to provide training, education, and clearinghouse services in support of public transportation and quality of life in the United States. We identify needs; we promote, develop, and deliver high-quality programs and materials through cooperative partnerships with industry, government, institutions, and associations; and we serve as a catalyst for enhancing skills and performance in public transportation.

NTI was established in 1992 at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA). In 1999, we became part of the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, housed at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. NTI is funded by Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5315(d) MAP-21 and Section 5314(c) FAST Act.