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Department Worker (Admin Fellow)

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 22, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Department Worker (Admin Fellow)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Education and Training
Department	RBHS - Clinical Affairs
Overview	The Rutgers Health Office of Clinical and Health Affairs leads and supports a diverse array of inter-professional clinical, health, education, and research initiatives that promote Rutgers Health as a premier academic health system. Working collaboratively with partners from across Rutgers, our clinical affiliates, and other stakeholders, we also advance innovative, strategically important projects and initiatives that ensure an exceptional clinical learning environment and improve the health and well-being of our Rutgers community and New Jersey constituents. To learn more about our office, visit *Clinical and Health Affairs* . New Jersey's premier academic health center, Rutgers Health 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 university wide, Rutgers Health 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 elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers and providers, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. An important mission of Rutgers Health is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives .
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Department Worker (Administrative Fellow) in the Office of Clinical & Health Affairs within Rutgers Health. The population health fellowship provides a hands-on training opportunity in population health, working in academic, health system, community and government environments. Fellows will rotate throughout these various areas, and will also gain exposure to various programs, centers, and schools involved with population health throughout Rutgers, RBHS, our clinical partners, the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health System ( RWJBH) and University Hospital Newark, and other community partners. Traditional course work and professional training opportunities will be initiated based on the background of the fellow, desire for future degree attainment and individual development goals. Upon successful completion of the fellowship, Fellows will receive a certificate of completion by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. The Department Worker is required to complete reading material, lecture, workshop and rotation experiences in each of the Core Curriculum Content Areas, which includes: Health Policy and Systems; Population Health Management and Financing; Data, Analytics and Technology; Community Health and Social Determinants of Health; Healthcare Quality, Safety and Value; Leadership; Research, Scholarship and Publication. The curriculum will be tailored to the individual background and expertise of the candidate and the current needs of the sponsoring organizations. A significant emphasis of the program is to provide mentorship and exposure to leadership styles to prepare candidates to take on management and leadership roles in the future. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Completes all readings, lectures, workshops, and rotation experiences within each of the Core Curriculum Content areas and provides evaluation. Co-designs a series of projects for each rotation experience related to curriculum content area, the individual's expertise and skills, and the needs of the organization. Contributes to population health communication efforts such as a website for the faculty and partners of the Population Health Fellowship Program and develops content and serves as editor for the Population Health Newsletter. Manages population health projects as assigned and provides written reports, presentations and other communications as appropriate for projects. Attends, provides support for, and participates as a member of the Rutgers Population Health Consortium. Contributes to the growth and improvement of the Population Health Fellowship by supporting the program's evaluation. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of pertinent federal, state, Rutgers regulations/laws/policies as they currently exist & as they change. Performs other related duties as assigned.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	99S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	32,219
Mid Range Salary	60,000
Maximum Salary	120,000
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	Full Time
Working Hours	40
Standard Hours	40.00
Daily Work Shift	Day
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, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description	Short-Term Assignments
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Advanced degree such as a Master's or Doctorate degree is required and must be completed before the start of the position. This degree should have an emphasis on Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, Pharmacy, Health Professions, Health Policy, Business Administration, or other programs with a focus on health and population health subject areas. Three (3) to Five (5) years of work experience required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work under minimal supervision and use independent judgment to provide creative solutions to complex problems.
Preferred Qualifications	Analytics or statistical programming skills are preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to exert force up to 35 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office Environment. The fellow would be expected to travel to various rotation sites throughout the State.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST2423
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown 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 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

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