Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Clerical Assistant Casual

Posting Number
26TM0338

Department
Diversity, Inclusion & Communi

Overview

Ranked #43 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a part-time Clerical Assistant for Access and Pathways department within Rutgers University-Camden Division of Impact Community Engagement. This position provides general administrative and clerical support to the Access and Pathways team. Responsibilities include assisting with the collection, entry, organization, and maintenance of departmental information and records; coordinating routine onboarding paperwork and related administrative processes; assisting with procurement documentation, purchase requests, and vendor-related processes; and providing general office support.

Additional duties may include scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, preparing and distributing communications, assisting with event coordination, organizing files and documents, preparing basic reports and spreadsheets, responding to routine inquiries, and completing other clerical and administrative tasks as assigned.

This position will work closely with the Access and Pathways team and will report directly to the Director of Access and Pathways.

FLSA
Nonexempt

Salary Details
$20 per hour.

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:

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Working Hours
Up to 20 hours per week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
• High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; plus a minimum of three years of relevant experience in higher education or related context. Must have strong organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal) as well as the ability to manage day-to-day activities along with long-term projects. Excellent work ethic and passion to learn plus ability to prioritize and multi-task are a must. Ability to initiate ideas and execute projects independently. An exceptional commitment to providing high quality customer service to students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date
09/23/2026

Posting Close Date
10/23/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Camden

City
Camden

State
NJ

Location Details

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: