Research Coordinator (Educator)

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $70K - $100K

💻 Research

🗓️ June 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Research Coordinator (Educator) for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the New Jersey Medical School. The role involves supporting the ED ALT and Essex County projects funded by SAMHSA, dedicating half the time to research and half to community education. The coordinator will develop community partnerships, conduct outreach and training on overdose prevention and naloxone use, plan educational workshops, track outreach efforts, and develop culturally appropriate educational materials.

Highlights

Develop and strengthen partnerships with community organizations to enhance outreach related to overdose response, naloxone education, and harm reduction.
Conduct community outreach and training aiming to educate at least 300 participants annually on overdose prevention and naloxone use.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate educational workshops on overdose prevention and harm reduction strategies.
Track and evaluate outreach efforts to meet annual goals, maintaining accurate participant and training records.
Develop culturally competent and accessible educational materials tailored to diverse communities.
Stay updated on trends, policies, and best practices in harm reduction and overdose response to improve outreach.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree plus three years of related experience, or a Master’s degree plus two years, with substitutions considered for equivalent education and experience.
Experience working with patients diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD) or substance use disorder (SUD) is preferred.
Salary range is $70,041 to $99,858, with a maximum budgeted salary of $71,000 for this position.
The position is full-time, exempt, requires on-site work, and is a temporary 12-month staff appointment.