Research Assistant (NBOE)

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Non Instructional - All Titles/Research Assistant

Date Posted:
10/2/2025

Location:
Human Resource Services - 404

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN SUPERINTENDENT

RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Human Resource Services

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Research Assistant within the Human Resource Services.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction conducts research and statistical studies to compile and report information on unit programs; does related work as required.

Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Note: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Five (5) years of professional experience conducting research and statistical studies.

OR

Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

Note: Professional experience refers to work that is analytical evaluative and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the professions concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs the work involved to conduct specific research and statistical studies.
2. Conducts surveys researches literature and analyzes raw data.
3. Participates in research conferences meetings and other activities to develop resources concerning research and statistics.
4. Keeps current of research project studies publications developments and trends and maintains a reference library.
5. Performs statistical analyses and interpretations with methods commonly used in the development of statistical and research data.
6. Conducts searches reads and prepares critical analyses summaries and reviews of literature concerned with the subject matter.
7. Prepares reports containing findings conclusions and recommendations.
8. Maintains essential records and files.
9. Develops new reporting systems.
10. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency office or related units.
11. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data.
2. Knowledge of survey and data collection techniques.
3. Ability to gather and analyze information.
4. Ability to conduct research studies.
5. Ability to prepare reports containing findings conclusions and recommendations.
6. Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files.
7. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
8. Ability to read write speak understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
9. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Director

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary: $61750 - $72021*
2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
3. Union Affiliation: Local 617

*Salary subject to change pending Local 617 contract negotiations

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: October 2 2025
Closing Date: October 16 2025 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Position Type:Non Instructional - All Titles/Research AssistantDate Posted:10/2/2025Location:Human Resource Services - 404NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102 ROGER LEÓN SUPERINTENDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT Human Resource Services (Pending availa...

Position Type:
Non Instructional - All Titles/Research Assistant

Date Posted:
10/2/2025

Location:
Human Resource Services - 404