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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Student Assistant
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
SHP - Rehabilitation & Movemen
Overview
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Student Assistant (Research) to work in the Department of Rehabilitation & Movement Science.
Under direction, the Student Assistant will assist with collaboration in the design and development of rehabilitation system. The Student Assistant will also assist in conducting a feasibility study to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of the exergames. Additionally, the Student Assistant will be involved in data analysis and perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Collaborates in the design and development of rehabilitation system, under direction.
• Assists in conducting a feasibility study to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of the exergames.
• Assists with research data analysis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
99H
Salary Details
$20.00/hour is budgeted for this position.
Minimum Salary
15.92
Mid Range Salary
75.00
Maximum Salary
150.00
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Part Time
Working Hours
10 hours per week
Standard Hours
20.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description
Student Hourly Employees
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Must be a current undergraduate Rutgers Student.

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in computer science, preferred.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in computer sciences or equivalent major, preferred.

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The role is mainly sedentary; the candidate should have adequate visual and fine motor skills to review electronic charts and record data on a computer or tablet; the candidate should have adequate listening and note-taking skills and time management skills to meet the demands of the position. The candidate must have the ability to independently travel to and from the work sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Lab/Computer Work Environment.

Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1112
Posting Open Date
05/20/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
Newark
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.
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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement