Research Assistant (Temporary)

Research Assistant (Temporary)

Job Category: Temporary or On-Call

Requisition Number: RESEA001307

Posted: April 15, 2026

Part Time

On-site

Rate: $20.00 USD per hour

Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a part-time temporary Research Assistant in the Leon Hess School of Business. This is a temporary project, in conjunction with local businesses to help increase sales and identify new customers.

This is an on-campus, in-person; non-remote position.

Application Material Required:
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates should upload the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Professional References

Responsibilities and Duties:
Manually create an updated list of OTIs, including additional information not in the commission's report. Most importantly: website, physical address, export coordinator(s), and import coordinator(s). The coordinators are the ultimate decision-makers, so it is valuable to find their LinkedIn profiles and provide additional data on them—how long they have worked for the companies, where they are located, education background, any connection to NJ/NY area that might be useful in the sales process. Identify current customers from the list as defined in the CRM system.

Determine how to identify companies that need less than container full load (LCL) and full container load (FCL) shipping services as these are Troylines optimal customer. Identify additional segmentation of this information that would benefit the sales/marketing efforts. Discuss with sales team potential segment groups such as geography, company size, frequency of current business relationship.

Explore automation opportunities to keep this information refreshed on a monthly basis with minimal manual effort required. Make “best efforts” to recommend an approach to automation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Research capabilities - Proficiency with search engines, AI searches, and a curious mindset
• Analytical capabilities - Proficiency with spreadsheets, basic finance principles and financial analysis
• Communication capabilities – Basic writing and presentation skills
• Critical thinking – Ability to ask questions, solve problems, and seek assistance when needed
• Team player – Ability to work effectively in a team and share knowledge for the benefit of the team
• Work ethic – The desire to deliver an end work product while learning and developing as a professional

Required Skills:

• Analytics
• Collaborating
• Creative Thinking
• Research
• Strong Work Ethic

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5629

Note to Applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• Earned sick leave: Monmouth University provides its part-time staff employees, including on-call staff and temporary employees, with earned sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center - Employees are entitled to use the Fitness Center while employed in their PT or on-call capacity
• Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced costs
• University Bookstore discount - Employees receive a ten percent (10%) discount on most items purchased in the University Bookstore.

Department:
Leon Hess School of Business

Work Schedule:
Varied

Total Weeks:
Through May 17, 2026

Hours Per Week:
4 hours

Expected Salary:
$20 per hour

Union:
N/A

Job Posting Close Date
Open until filled