Research Project Coordinator II

Rutgers University
New Brunswick NJ, New Jersey

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey seeks a Research Project Coordinator II for the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, a unit of the Bloustein School of Public Planning and Policy, specifically to support the NJ Safe Routes to School Resource Center, funded by NJDOT.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Assists in the conduct of research, including but not limited to literature reviews, leading practice scans, case studies, planning and administration of focus groups and surveys, and primary and secondary data analysis.
• Assists with the preparation of project reports, memoranda, and other work products.
• Arranges and coordinates logistics and assists with content supporting project-related events and meetings.
• Work is performed under the direct supervision of one or more principal investigators and/or project managers, with specific instructions on routine or semi-routine work activities. Work is usually reviewed upon completion.
• Performs professional work that meets high quality standard

Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related field, plus a minimum of two year’s relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of project coordination, organization, facilitation, report preparation and analysis, writing, and outreach.
• Master’s degree in city and regional planning or related field preferred.
• Experience and knowledge specifically related to transportation policy and planning generally. Subject matter expertise in Safe Routes to School, bicycle and pedestrian planning, metropolitan and regional planning, and public and stakeholder engagement is also desired.
• The person filling this position must be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in GIS, web publishing, Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, and Dreamweaver) is strongly desired

Salary will be competitive, and commensurate with experience within university guidelines.

Interested candidates should apply via the internet through the Rutgers University office of human resources at the following link: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/251355

October 31, 2025

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