State Title: Project Specialist
Bargaining Unit: Grant
Employment Type: 17.5 hours per week/Part-time
Salary Range: $25,000 - $32,000
About TCNJ
Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and
collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates
and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among
the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small
classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive
living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1
in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a
model for public higher education.
Position Overview:
This project, Sustainable and Innovative STEM for K-5 Teaching
(SISTEM) is a 6-year National Science Foundation-funded project
focused on supporting K-5 teachers in developing excellence in STEM
teaching and teacher-leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
This is a half-time (17.5 hours/week) position. The successful
candidate will be available to work on site at TCNJ and offsite at
local partner schools. The successful candidate will have:
- Managing scheduling and communication for project meetings and
activities;
- Organizing project files;
- Managing with budgeting and financial reporting;
- Assisting with data collection and analysis on research
components of the project; and
Assisting in the supervision of a Graduate Assistant
Qualifications:
Required:
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree.
- Prior experience in and a strong working knowledge budgeting
and financial management and reporting;
- Prior experience in program and financial management for
grant-funded initiatives
- Familiarity with K-12 school settings and terminology;
- Experience working in or in partnership with K-12 schools
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; and
- A flexible and collaborative approach to work that includes
in-person and remote projects;
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations
in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the
requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for
the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of
an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification
of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form
I-9).
Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to
apply or interview should contact
hr@tcnj.edu .
Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a
part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible
full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous
benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement
benefits, including:
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and
prescription plans
- Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings
Program
- Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement
Program
- Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group
life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee affinity groups
- New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet
insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park
tickets, etc.)
- Access to extensive learning opportunities
To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees,
visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to
learn more!
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of
interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information
for three professional references. Applications will be considered
until a viable finalist has been found.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive
campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all
backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and
talents of all members of our community and strive to create an
environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities
for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals
whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our
institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and
integrity.