Assoc Director of Strategic Initiatives and Data Analytics
Rutgers
Data Science
USD 112,673-185,005 / year
Posted on Jan 1, 2026
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Assoc Director of Strategic Initiatives and Data Analytics |
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| Job Category | Staff & Executive - Healthcare |
| Department | SGS BHS |
| Overview | New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. |
| Posting Summary | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Data Analytics within the Analytics Rutgers School of Graduate Studies–Biomedical and Health Sciences. The Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Data Analytics supports the Executive Director for Research Training and Development in advancing the School of Graduate Studies – Biomedical and Health Sciences (SGS–BHS) mission through data-driven strategy and evidence-based decision-making. This position holds primary responsibility for the identification, collection, analysis, and synthesis of data that informs senior leadership’s strategic planning, grant development, program effectiveness, and student success. Areas of emphasis include federal training grant support, graduate student engagement and outcomes, alumni outreach, and leveraging learning management system (LMS) analytics. The Associate Director ensures that data systems are robust, comprehensive, and aligned with institutional goals, providing actionable insights that strengthen graduate education and professional development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
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| FLSA | Exempt |
| Grade | 33S |
| Salary Details | |
| Minimum Salary | 112673.00 |
| Mid Range Salary | 148839.00 |
| Maximum Salary | 185005.00 |
| 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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
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| Position Status | Full Time |
| Working Hours | |
| Standard Hours | 37.50 |
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| Work Arrangement | Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. |
| Union Description | Executives and Directors |
| Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
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| Terms of Appointment | Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility | ABP |
Qualifications
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Posting Details
| Posting Number | 25ST2681 |
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| Posting Open Date | 12/31/2025 |
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| Regional Campus | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus | Downtown New Brunswick |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | NJ |
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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 sexual 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