On-Campus Jobs

On-Campus Jobs

Rutgers University-Camden offers a range of on-campus employment opportunities. These include assistantships, which provide full tuition and fee remission, a generous stipend, and health benefits in select programs. Additionally, students can work part-time and earn money to cover their educational expenses.

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Teaching & Graduate Assistantships

The Graduate School-Camden offers Teaching and Graduate Assistantships to full-time applicants in select programs, providing students with prestigious and highly competitive opportunities.

Teaching Assistantships (TAs) may involve teaching undergraduate courses or providing grading support. Graduate Assistantships, on the other hand, support faculty and staff in research or administrative tasks. These assistantships come with a comprehensive set of benefits, including full tuition and fee remission, a generous stipend (to be allocated towards living expenses, housing costs, and other personal financial needs as deemed appropriate), and health benefits. Students interested in any of these positions should apply early.

Programs and divisions offering these assistantships at Rutgers University-Camden include:

Additional teaching opportunities may be available in select programs. For more information, please visit the program pages and speak with the Graduate Program Director to explore the specific offerings.

Part-Time Employment

Part-time employment opportunities are available for Graduate Students across various campus offices and departments. Students have the opportunity to work for Housing and Residence Life, the Paul Robeson Library, the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs, and other offices throughout the campus. These positions provide valuable work experience and contribute to the vibrant campus community.

Additionally, there are occasional part-time lecturer positions in departments across campus. These positions offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to build skills in the academic environment.

Please note: These positions are not specifically designated for graduate students and are not included in funding or admission packages.

Furthermore, Rutgers University-Camden actively participates in the Federal Work-Study program, which assists eligible students in obtaining part-time employment opportunities. Work-study positions encompass a wide range of roles, including administrative tasks in academic departments, library assistance, student services support, and responsibilities related to campus facilities.

Please note: Work-study positions are available only to domestic students who have completed the FAFSA and meet the eligibility criteria.

To explore and find part-time positions on campus, please utilize the links below.

JOB LISTINGS AND RESOURCES

Throughout the year, various offices across campus offer job opportunities specifically for current graduate students. These job listings provide students with a chance to further their professional growth and contribute to the campus community.


Site Coordinator - Youth Inclusion Initiatives

Diversity, Inclusion & Civic Engagement – Full-time Temporary Position

The site coordinator will assist in recruiting students ages 16 – 24 from Camden and Pennsauken and travel around the state of NJ to expose them to a variety of careers in environmental protection and sustainability.

Duties include the following:

  • Recruitment and retention of program participants
  • Serving as the liaison with the NJ DEP, ensuring all program requirements are met
  • Securing spaces on campus and within the community for participant activities, if needed
  • Administrative oversight – managing student records, transportation, purchasing supplies and materials, processing stipends and assisting students with any obstacles and barriers that may impact participation
  • Supervision of program participants and monitoring participant activities
  • Administrative oversight – managing student records, transportation, purchasing supplies and materials, processing stipends and assisting students with any obstacles and barriers that may impact participation
  • Overseeing evaluation and provide formal feedback to NJ DEP
  • Assist participants with end-of-summer showcase

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy
  • OR

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in the discipline. A master’s degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions
  • Requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master’s degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable
  • Excellent communication skills and computer literacy/li>

    Required Knowledge:

    Be knowledgeable about the city of Camden, experience working with youth and engaging in community driven projects. Administrative experience and ability to pass a background check required. Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

Salary:$20-25 per hour, 40 hours per week fully on-site

For more information or to apply please click HERE

Graduate Program Coordinator

Campus Center- Part-time Position

The Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC) is an administrative position within the Campus Center. The GPC primarily assists the Assistant Director/Associate Director in organizing the daily operations of the Campus Center, along with ensuring that conference services are set-up, prepped, and run efficiently.

Duties include the following:

  • Ensure that Building Managers have completed all set-ups for events accurately and in a timely fashion.
  • Reporting any maintenance issues via the university work order system.
  • Assist in supervision of student employees.
  • Oversee the ruinvolved Instagram and post to the Rutgers Camden app
  • Maintain and submit events in ENGAGE and the REACT newsletter

Requirements:

  • Be enrolled in a Rutgers-Camden graduate degree program
  • Have a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Must be in good judicial standing with the University
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Hourly rate of $17.25 per hour, 20 hours per week/evenings and weekends
Uniform provided

For more information or to apply please send a resume to Chrissie King

CCAS Office Assistant

CCAS-Office of Academic Advising- Part-time Position

Feel proud to be part of a team that helps students accomplish personal and professional goals.Assist the CCAS Administrative Assistant with basic day-to-day operations of the CCAS Office of Academic Advising

Duties include the following:

    Greets visitors

    Ascertains nature of visit

    Screening for appointments in-person, via telephone, and walk-in assistance

    Scheduling appointments in-person or via telephone for current, re-enrolling, school-to-school-transfer, students from other units who are interested in switching to a major in the College of Arts and Sciences

    Forwards surveys to students after scheduled advising appointments

    Forwards reminders to students that have scheduled appointments for the next day.

    Provide referral assistance for Rutgers University-Camden students School of Business, School of Nursing, One Stop Student Service Center, Dean of Students, Office of New Student Programs, Learning Center, EOF, TRIO Student Support Service, Student Success, Honors College, Leadership Institute, major department offices, and/or Maria Gargano in the Office of Academic Advising for questions and concerns about Rutgers University-Camden Policies and Procedures.

    The office hours are 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday –Thursday and Friday hours are 8:30 am-4:00pm.

    This is a job shared position. Hours will be determined. Salary: $12 an hour

    For more information or to apply please contact Maria Gargano

Sports Coaches and Mentors

RU IGNITE – Afterschool Program- Part-time Position

Are you athletic and would like to mentor elementary and middle school students? Do you want a job experience that doesn’t actually feel like work but want to get paid to build skills relevant to your major?!!

The RU IGNITE Afterschool Program is looking for Youth Sports Coaches and Mentors to assist with teaching 3rd-8th grade students the fundamentals of basketball, football, soccer, softball, and track and field. We need college student staff who are experienced in some of these areas and are able to plan and supervise games, practices and events during afterschool time. All IGNITE staff have flexible schedules that are built around their class times.

Your role will include, but is not limited to:

    Facilitate and plan fun and engaging activities/workshops in STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences, Communications, Sports/Fitness, and Performing/Creative Arts

    Mentor students and facilitate mentoring workshops

    Supervise and assist with homework/tutoring sessions

    Partner with certified teachers from the Camden City School District

    Family Engagement

    Collaborate and work with other peers and professors in Engaged Civic Learningcourses

    Community service and service learning

    Manage and supervise on-site classrooms and activities

    Coordinate events on-campus, at school sites, and for community events

    Act as IGNITE brand ambassador at public events, tabling events, and Rutgers campus programming

    Manage social media accounts (for those interested)

    Create RU IGNITE advertisements and marketing materials (for those interested)

    Attend paid weekly debriefs on-site and/or virtually

    Attend paid monthly professional development meetings

    Only applicants with Federal Work Study will be considered

    For more job details or to apply click HERE

Graduate School Ambassador Federal Work Study Position

The Graduate School is currently seeking Federal Work-Study students to join our team in the unique and dynamic role of School Ambassadors. In this position, you will have the opportunity to represent our school while also taking on various administrative and marketing-related responsibilities.

You do not need to be a student in the Graduate School to apply.

Responsibilities:

Welcome and Assist Visitors: Create a positive and welcoming atmosphere by greeting and assisting visitors to our office.
Event Coordination: Play a pivotal role in coordinating logistics for event planning, including reserving rooms, arranging catering, and ensuring the seamless execution of various events.
Outreach and Engagement: Act as a School Ambassador by providing support for and actively participating in outreach. This may involve direct marketing efforts such as phone calls and mailings, as well as representing the Graduate School at events to engage with prospective students and current students.
Social Media Content Creation: Contribute to our online presence by creating and curating engaging social media content, including podcasts, photoshoots, and webinars. Help promote our Graduate School and connect with our online community.
Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support, including managing correspondence, handling emails, preparing documents, maintaining records, managing databases, generating reports, and performing related clerical tasks.
Additional Responsibilities: Be adaptable and ready to take on other duties as assigned by the team, contributing to the overall success of our office and school.
In this dynamic dual role as a School Ambassador, you will be a vital part of our team, contributing to a welcoming environment while also actively participating in administrative, marketing, and social media activities. Your diverse skill set will be a valuable asset to our Graduate School community as we work together to achieve our goals.

If you are interested in a federal work study ambassador position working for the Graduate School-Camden please send an email to grad.school@camden.rutgers.edu. In the event that all available federal work study positions for filled, you will be notified. Thank you in advance for your interest.

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