Student Assistant
About the role
The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Institute is one of the nation’s leading tobacco‑focused research centers, with faculty receiving over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. Its mission is to reduce and ultimately eliminate tobacco‑related morbidity and mortality. The Institute hosts five centers or programs, including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center. The Student Assistant will work with Dr. Jessie Jensen to assist with coding of local flavored cigar policies.
Responsibilities
- Conducting content analyses (i.e., coding) of flavored cigar policies.
- Assist with administrative tasks related to content analysis.
Requirements
- High School diploma required.
- Must be a current Rutgers University student.
- Strong problem solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
- 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
Pay
Salary range: $15.92 – $25.00 per hour (minimum $15.92, midpoint $75.00, maximum $150.00).
Schedule
Part‑time position with standard hours of 20.00 per week; day shift.