Job Description
Title:
Project Interviewer (Temporary)
Department:
MT School of Management
Reports To:
Assistant Professor of Business Data Science
Position Type:
Staff
Position Summary:
This
position supports faculty-led research projects by conducting structured
interviews, collecting qualitative and quantitative data, and assisting with
organizing and summarizing research findings. The Project Interviewer will
help gather stakeholder insights, document interview responses, support data
entry and cleaning, and contribute to the preparation of research materials
used for academic analysis.
Essential Functions:
-Conduct interviews with project participants following established protocols
and research guidelines.
-Accurately document interview responses and maintain confidential research
records.
-Assist with scheduling interview sessions, coordinating communication, and
tracking participation.
-Perform basic data entry, organization, and preliminary coding of
qualitative and quantitative data.
-Summarize interview findings, identify recurring themes, and prepare
preliminary reports.
Additional Functions:
-Support literature review and background research relevant to interview
themes.
-Assist in preparing research summaries, tables, figures, or presentation
materials.
-Help maintain project documentation, interview logs, and data management
files.
-Provide logistical support for interviews and meetings management.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Business, Informatics, Social Sciences, Computer
Science, or a related field.
-Strong communication skills and the ability to conduct professional and
structured interviews.
-Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately document and organize
information.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow research protocols.
-Basic experience working with AI, healthcare, datasets, spreadsheets, or
research documentation.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Graduate-level research experience involving data collection,
qualitative/quantitative analysis, and academic writing
-Experience summarizing research findings, preparing reports, and
communicating technical/academic content clearly.
-Familiarity with interview-based research, user research, and participant
communication in research settings.
-Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify patterns or insights
from collected data.
-Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and project
stakeholders.
Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate for this position is $$37.50 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Full-Time
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement,