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Rutgers University

Research Communications & Publications Specialist

🇺🇸 Somerset, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $78K

💻 Communications

🗓️ August 28th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Research Communications & Publications Specialist. This role involves planning, writing, editing, and formatting a variety of written, visual, and electronic communications that translate academic research into accessible materials for diverse audiences, while aligning with the department's strategic goals.

Highlights
  • Produce informed content based on deep knowledge of ongoing projects and priorities within the Center for Effective School Practices (CESP).
  • Translate complex academic ideas for audiences including parents, educators, academics, and students.
  • Create clear written communications such as reports, articles, newsletters, and research summaries.
  • Support scholarly publications by drafting, editing, and formatting manuscripts per publisher guidelines.
  • Develop visual communications including charts, infographics, and visual aids adhering to Rutgers visual identity standards.
  • Design interactive and multimedia electronic communications using existing dissemination infrastructure.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, Tableau, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams, Zoom, and content management systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field with at least three years of professional writing and communications experience; Master's degree and additional experience preferred.
  • Salary offered is $78,000; final offer considers qualifications, experience, and funding availability.
  • Works with academic researchers, practitioners, and community members at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education.