Report this job

---

What is the problem? *

Incorrect company
Incorrect location
Job is expired
Job may be a scam
Other

Job Title:: Unemployment Insurance Research Project Manager

Work Hours - 8:30AM 4:30PM or 9:00AM to 5PM (must be flexible)

Dress Code - Business Casual (50%) and Business Attire (50%)

Location - Trenton NJ 08625

Complete Description:

Equipment to be used by the temporary staffing professional(s)

Laptops

Computer software to be used

Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

DUTIES:-

• Understand the core components of relevant Unemployment Equity Grant initiatives and ensure their implementation.

• Establish positive working relationships with NDOL Office of UI Modernization, NJDOL Office of Research and Information, the selected research partner, and other collaborators.

• Maintain ongoing communication across offices that support collaboration and partnership-building.

• Review and approve relevant Memorandums of Agreements (MOA) between NJDOL and the selected research partner, MOA modifications, and invoices for work performed.

• Track budget/program expenses; draft and submit budget documents to NJDOL Office of UI Modernization.

• Assist with research planning and implementation activities including, but not limited to: supporting focus group design and research question development, coordinating focus group logistics, overseeing interpretation arrangements, overseeing participant compensation and recruitment, supporting necessary follow up

• Monitor, track, and document progress in accomplishing project purpose, goals, and objectives; provide required documentation of progress and outcomes internally and to the Office of UI Modernization

• Assist with data collection and tracking for quarterly reports; draft and update quarterly reports based on data.

• Plan, prepare and follow-up in key meetings on research project; draft and maintain meeting minutes.

• Attend research planning meetings, research sessions, and meetings with community groups that are supporting research goals, as needed.

• Assists with other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited college required, master's degree preferred.

Required:

Behavior Characteristics:

Most of work will be done remotely or travel to sites

Parking - Parking lot adjacent to building (free)

• Exceptional organizational and collaboration; experience in administrative oversight or projects/program assistance; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn new applications; excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience with organizing data.

• Preferred: Specific experience in research, project management, and/or state government contracts