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Rutgers University

Research Communications & Publications Specialist

🇺🇸 Somerset, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $78K

💻 Communications

🗓️ August 5th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Research Communications & Publications Specialist to support the Center for Effective School Practices within the Graduate School of Education. The role involves planning, writing, editing, and formatting compelling written, visual, and electronic communications to translate academic and research content into accessible formats for diverse audiences, while independently developing strategic communications aligned with departmental goals.

Highlights

  • Develop informed and contextually appropriate materials by collaborating closely with the Center's team.
  • Interpret and synthesize information from reports, articles, proposals, and presentations to create dissemination products.
  • Translate complex ideas for audiences including parents, educators, academics, and students using tailored communication strategies.
  • Produce diverse communications: external publications, reports, research briefs, newsletters, and scholarly manuscript support.
  • Create visual content such as charts and infographics consistent with Rutgers’ visual identity standards.
  • Develop electronic resources including interactive toolkits and multimedia products using existing dissemination infrastructure.
  • Required to have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field plus three years of professional writing experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, Tableau, and content management systems.
  • Salary is $78,000 with consideration of qualifications, experience, and available funds.
  • Position requires valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle for occasional travel.