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Unit Admin/Specialist Casual Jobs in Piscataway, NJ at Rutgers University
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Unit Admin/Specialist Casual
Posting Number
25TM0172
Department
Learning Centers
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Unit Admin/Specialist Casual for Learning Centers. Reporting directly to the Senior Program Coordinator of the LA Program, the Unit Admin for the LA Program will provide administrative support by onboarding employees, scheduling appointments, preparing payroll and other administrative duties.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Collects availability from peer leaders, track the status of the forms and communicate with peer leaders when follow-up is required.
Assists the Sr. Program Coordinator in reviewing and improving LA Program Canvas site including accessibility compliance, site design, content creation, help to create asynchronous video Tutorials, and assist with recruitment and community building event. This position in in-person and needed to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Provides administrative support for the Learning Assistant Program by onboarding new employees, scheduling appointments, and preparing payroll, and other administrative tasks related to the program.
Collaborates with the Sr. Program Coordinator of the LA Program in collecting availability from peer leaders and scheduling them appropriately for the coming Fall 2025 semester.
Coordinates with the Sr. Program Coordinator in drafting, finalizing, and distributing availability forms to incoming peer leaders.
Tracks availability form status and communicates with peer leaders regarding outstanding availability to ensure timely collection of completed forms.
Assists Sr. Program Coordinator with drafting preliminary schedules for incoming peer leaders for the Fall 2025 semester.
Tracks scheduling status, such as when schedules are ready to be drafted, are in progress, have been finalized, and are prepared to be distributed to assigned peer leaders.
Helps Sr. Program Coordinator troubleshoot peer leader availability issues and make scheduling adjustments as necessary.
Reviews and Improves LA Program Canvas site including accessibility compliance, site design, content creation.
Creates asynchronous video tutorials to be posted on the Canvas site for incoming peer leaders. These tutorials will cover relevant topics such as navigating Canvas, entering timesheets, creating Absence & Coverage form entries, and other day-to-day tasks that peer leaders should be briefed on prior to starting their position in the Fall 2025 semester. Program recruitment and community building event planning.
Position Status
Part Time
Hours Per Week
Up to 19.5
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Nonexempt
Position Salary
$26.85/hourly
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.
Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Multiple years of experience working as a Learning Assistant (either consecutively or nonconsecutively).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills, as well as computer literacy with MS Office, particularly Excel and MS Forms.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Open Date
05/05/2025
Posting Close Date
05/14/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, 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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Title: Unit Admin/Specialist Casual
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway, NJ
