Summer Internship (multiple positons available)

Position Information

Department BSPPP-Heldrch Ctr Workfrce Dev Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary

The State of New Jersey and its research partner, the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, have multiple openings for its State Data Policy Internship Program. This program is designed to provide practical experiences to graduate students interested in policy research integrating principles of computer science, information science, inferential statistics, and public policy. The position will have primary responsibilities for the continued development of the New Jersey Education to Earnings Data System (NJEEDS). Interns will be assigned to work on projects related to the analysis of longitudinal administrative data provided by state agency partners. There may be opportunities for the intern to author (or co- author), present, or publish using data from NJEEDS. Information about NJEEDS can be found at https: // www. njeeds.org.

Position Status Part Time COVID-19 Immunization Requirement

Under Policy 60.1.35, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University's web site located at https: // coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee's offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Number 23FA0142 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and must have been enrolled in a graduate program attending any higher education institution that is authorized to operate in the State of New Jersey at some point in the previous 12 months.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and qualifications:

· Very strong writing and analytical skills;

· Possess mature, articulate, and tactful communications skills;

· Interest in workforce development or postsecondary education policy;

· High personal motivation, self-management, and detail orientation and the ability to take responsibility for meeting deadlines and making progress without frequent supervision;

· Motivation to engage in and manage a wide array of intellectual and logistical work, ranging from preparing literature reviews to analyzing data and drafting research papers; and

· Experience in computer programming and/or statistical programming (SPSS, Stata, SAS, R, SQL, Python, etc.) language.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

Applicants must be available to work during the summer of 2023 and attend the Applied Data Analytics course as a part of their responsibilities. The training is provided for free to those who are hired as an intern (valued at up to $4,000). Students will also be required to present the results of their internship at a virtual stakeholder briefing scheduled in the Fall of 2023. Papers will be posted on the New Jersey Education to Earnings Data System website (https: // www. njeeds.org).

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be available to work during the summer of 2023 and attend the Applied Data Analytics course as a part of their responsibilities. The training is provided for free to those who are hired as an intern (valued at up to $4,000). Students will also be required to present the results of their internship at a virtual stakeholder briefing scheduled in the Fall of 2023. Papers will be posted on the New Jersey Education to Earnings Data System website (https: // www. njeeds.org).

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and graduate transcript.

The salary is commensurate with experience. Partial telework may be available depending on the applicant's location within the state. A criminal background check is required for this position.

Quick Link to Posting https: // jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/193039 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City State Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: https:// uhr.rutgers.edu/non- discrimination-statement

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