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. 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.

Teaching Assistantships (TAs) involve teaching undergraduate courses or providing grading support, while Graduate Assistantships support faculty and staff with research or administrative tasks. For insight into these roles, listen to the Recording Rutgers Podcast episode where two doctoral students share their experiences. Melissa Thompson, a Public Affairs/Community Development PhD student, discusses her Graduate Assistantship supporting faculty research, while Regina Salzer, a Computational and Integrative Biology PhD student, talks about her Teaching Assistantship, balancing teaching and her academic journey from Master’s to PhD. They also explore how they found these opportunities and manage the dual responsibilities of work and scholarship.

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

Additional teaching and research opportunities may be available in select programs, though these positions are generally not assistantships. If they arise, the department will provide more information or solicit applications directly.

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.


2025 Bonner Graduate Student Community Engagement Liaisons

Admissions Assistant Job Description

Position Summary:

Graduate Student Community Engagement Liaisons (GSCELs) enhance the capacity of the Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement to build sustainable, multifaceted relationships with community partner organizations while creating additional opportunities for students to participate in activities that foster mutual learning, leadership development, and scholarship.

Each GSCEL will be paired with a group of 2-4 Bonner Civic Scholars based on a social issue of common interest (e.g., education and college access, basic human needs, etc.), and will be responsible for facilitating monthly meetings for this group that focus on a) issue-specific learning, b) reflection on students’ Bonner Civic Scholar service experiences, c) planning for broader campus engagement with students’ placement sites, and d) the development and presentation of a paper, poster, or other scholarly or creative activity related to their issue area. GSCELs will also work with their small group to ensure that partner organizations are active on the RCommunity/GivePulse platform, expanding opportunities for students to participate in their work, and building relationships with Rutgers Camden faculty, staff, and programs.

Department: Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE)
Reports To: Michael D’Italia, Director of Engaged Learning and Assessment
Hours Per Semester: 100 (approximately 5.5 hours per week for 36 weeks)
Compensation: $2,000 stipend ($1,000 per semester)

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Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative Job Description

Position Summary:

The College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) seeks a highly motivated and customer-focused Graduate student to provide essential support in our office. This position is an excellent opportunity for graduate students to gain experience in higher education administration while enhancing their customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet visitors and assist them with their needs in a friendly and professional manner.
Determine the nature of visitors’ appointments and guide them accordingly.
Screen in-person and telephone appointments for current students, re-enrolling students, school-to-school transfers, and students from other units interested in CCAS majors.
Schedule appointments using the Navigate scheduling system.
Send surveys to students who have appointments and provide reminders for upcoming appointments.
Provide coverage for the administrative assistant during vacations or absences, ensuring smooth office operations.
Direct students visiting the CCAS office to the appropriate department or office based on their needs.

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CURE Community First Fellows

CURE Community First Fellows Job Description

Position Summary:

This summer’s program will run from early June through late August. CURE is currently recruiting students who are interested in becoming fellows and community partners who are interested in hosting a fellow. In May, CURE will select fellows and match them to a community partner. When making placements, we take into consideration the interests, skills, and experiences of each fellow, along with the community partner’s needs and goals.
During the program, fellows will work an average of 15 to 20 hours a week on a project for the community partner (limited spots are also available for 10 hours a week). Projects can take a variety of forms. In the past, the most successful projects included community-engaged research, program evaluation, or capacity building for the organization.

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Session Leader – Mathematics Seminars for 8th Grade Students

Session Leader Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking two dynamic and mathematically strong individuals to lead enrichment seminars for highly capable 8th-grade students. These sessions are designed to expose students to sophisticated mathematical ideas beyond the standard school curriculum in an engaging, age-appropriate manner. This is not a tutoring role; session leaders are expected to present fresh, original content that challenges students to think critically and creatively.
Selected applicants may choose to work independently (each designing and delivering their own sessions) or to collaborate (co-developing and co-presenting sessions).

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver a 30—40 minute presentation featuring advanced mathematical topics or applications suitable for gifted 8th-grade students, including questions based on the presentation that are suitable for small group work and for students to present to each other at the end of each day.
    • Introduce concepts that extend beyond typical middle and high school math coursework (e.g., number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, discrete mathematics, logic, etc.).
    • Create an interactive learning environment that fosters exploration and mathematical curiosity.
    • Adjust presentation style and materials to be accessible without oversimplifying or diluting content.
    • Maintain a professional and enthusiastic presence throughout the seminar series.
    • Coordinate with the other session leader if choosing to collaborate.

Session Assistant – Mathematics Seminars for Gifted 8th Grade Students

Session Leader Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and engaged individual to serve as a Session Assistant for a seminar series designed for gifted 8th-grade mathematics students. The seminars aim to introduce students to mathematical ideas beyond the standard school curriculum in an interactive and challenging environment.
The Session Assistant will support the Session Leaders and lead faculty by helping manage group activities, addressing student needs during sessions, and ensuring a smooth seminar experience.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Attend all scheduled seminar sessions and assist during group work periods.
    • Circulate among student groups to provide support, clarification, and encouragement as students work through problems and activities set by the Session Leaders.
    • Help faculty manage student concerns, such as behavioral issues, logistical needs, or academic questions that arise during seminars.
    • Assist Session Leaders and lead faculty with setup, materials management, and any other session-related tasks as needed.
    • Maintain a supportive, enthusiastic, and professional presence to foster a positive learning environment.

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