Job Description
Position Details
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Recruitment/Posting Title
Co-Adjutant Non-Teaching
Department
Materials Science & Engineerg
Salary Details
2500
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
Seeking Mentors for the NSF I-Corps Program at Rutgers University. The I-Corps program advises and prepares teams of scientists, researchers, and others to explore the commercial potential of their innovation. Each Rutgers I-Corps cohorts lasts 4-5 weeks and consists of four, 3-hour workshops (both in-person and virtual); weekly office hours with teams; and pre and post workshop meetings and review with the Teaching Team.
The Mentor will be knowledgeable in one or more of the following NSF-f I-Corps related areas: Lean Start-up Methodologies; Business Model Canvas; and/or Customer Discovery, as well as in fields related to Technology & Medical Technology.
The position will be responsible for working closely with the Rutgers I-Corps Manager & Director to ensure high-quality programming. They will also be responsible for reviewing submissions from I-Corps innovation teams, facilitating discussions among teams in the cohort during workshops, and holding weekly office meetings with the teams, as needed. This position requires about approximately 30 hours of work spread over the 4–5-week cohort.
50 % 1. Facilitating discussions among team members and providing expertise and guidance to team members during workshops.
25 % 2. Reviewing teams’ submissions and providing expertise and guidance to team members during weekly office hours.
25 % 3. Participating in pre and post workshop meetings and review with Teaching Team, providing feedback and evaluation of both the workshop and the various teams’ progress.
Position Status
Part Time
Posting Number
25FA1215
Posting Open Date
12/02/2026
Posting Close Date
01/07/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Requires at least 2 years of experience in Higher Education. Also requires good communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Certifications/Licenses
Prior experience with mentoring entrepreneurial teams in a virtual setting, in an NSF I-Corps Regional Program (National I-Corps Teams Program experience preferred), or in a related field. Completion of the Employing Inclusive Teaching Practices module as directed by the Regional Instructor Trainer (must be completed within 30-60 days of accepting this position)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Participation in a prior NSF I-Corps regional cohort at a Partner Institution of Higher Education within an NSF I-Corps Hub (preferably within the Northeast Region). Experience with teaching or mentoring an I-Corps team in a regional I-Corps program.
Specific training required: Completion of the Employee Inclusive Teaching Practices module as directed by the Regional Instructor Trainer (must be completed within 30 days of accepting this position).
Equipment Utilized
Computer, printer
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Standing and/or sitting during workshops, meetings, and office hours which take place both in-person and on-line.
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Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/264275
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
MSE Department
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or ****** orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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