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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Project Consultant
Department Ctr for Org Leadership
Salary Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Project Consultant for the Rutgers Center for Organizational Leadership. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Office of University Strategy and Director, Rutgers Center for Organizational Leadership, and in collaboration with the Senior Program Administrator, provides consultative advice and support to the Rutgers Leadership Academy ( RLA ), a signature leadership development program for Rutgers faculty and academic staff.
Position Status Part Time
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement
Under Policy 60.1.35 (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , 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 23FA0565
Posting Open Date 05/23/2023
Posting Close Date 05/31/2023
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s degree required, preferably in organizational leadership, organizational communication, or related field
• A minimum of (5) years project management experience in a university, government, or non-profit setting required.
• Three years’ experience designing and implementing large-scale leadership development programs

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and ability to apply principles operationally
• Experience with online instruction
• Ability to lead relevant research projects
• Proven group facilitation skills
• Knowledge of best practices in leadership development and training effectiveness
• Practical skills and knowledge of communication, change management, and stakeholder analysis tools
• Ability to build relationships with academic stakeholders, including senior administrators, faculty, and staff
• Leadership development and program assessment expertise

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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. Established in 1766 and celebrated a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 70,800 students and 27,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Reporting to the Office of University Strategy, the Rutgers Center for Organizational Leadership (OL) serves as a hub for academic leadership development, consultation, and research. Our programs and services aim to improve individual and collective leadership capacity, enhance organizational effectiveness, support university strategy, and cultivate a culture of leadership development across the institution.
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Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/202441
Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , 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 (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , 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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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