https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu Latest ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Jobs Sun, 31 May 2026 06:15:17 Z https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22259632/research-scientist-2-office-of-applied-research-evaluation https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22259632/research-scientist-2-office-of-applied-research-evaluation Trenton, New Jersey, Research Scientist 2 - Office of Applied Research & Evaluation (Posting #179-26)   The NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Applied Research and Evaluation (OARE) has an opportunity for a Research Scientist 2, who under general supervision of a Research Scientist 1 or other supervisory official, conducts research projects or participates in functional programs; assumes appropriate administrative and scientific duties as delegated; heads complex projects and makes recommendations to the supervisor; does related work.    This position is located in Trenton, NJ and may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.   SPECIAL NOTE: This position will independently oversee research projects for the Office of Applied Research & Evaluation with the goal of producing actionable findings to inform policy and programming related to child maltreatment prevention and response, youth mental health, and strengthening families and communities in New Jersey.  This is a fast-paced office with approximately 30 research staff. Anticipated tasks of this position include:   Independently design and implement complex research projects across the Department using quantitative or mixed methods, in alignment with agency priorities. Manage and coordinate research teams consisting of both research and programmatic staff. Review, summarize, and communicate findings from relevant scientific and national literature related to research projects. Design research protocols. Develop and maintain data collection tools, systems, and databases, as needed. Oversee and manage fieldwork and data collection efforts of staff, as needed. Maintain analytical files including programming code, analytical outputs, and tables with research findings. Oversee and conduct analysis of quantitative data, including survey and administrative data, using advanced analytical methods, including regression analyses, and statistical software packages such as SPSS. Engage with stakeholder groups to implement research projects, interpret data, and develop recommendations. Communicate findings to stakeholders at multiple levels and with various backgrounds through presentations and written products.   NOTE: Applicants are required to submit a completed State of New Jersey Application for Employment with their resume at the time of application.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification for this position.     REQUIREMENTS   EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position. A PhD is preferred.   EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of full-time experience in a field appropriate to the position.   NOTE: A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.   RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.   LICENSE:  Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.   SALARY - $88,529.64- $130,338.54   IMPORTANT NOTICES   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Department of Children and Families provides many employee benefits, including but not limited to: Alternative Workweek Program* Deferred Compensation Health, Dental and Life Insurance Flexible and Health Spending Accounts Pension Telework* Public Service Loan Forgiveness Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave) 13 Paid Holidays   *Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines   RE-EMPLOYMENT LISTS: Applicable special re-employment list established as a result of a layoff will be used before any appointments are made.   PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .   VETERANS PREFERENCE : Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application . Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at https://nj.gov/csc/jobs/veterans/ .   SAME APPLICANTS : If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, you must submit any of the supporting documentation specified in N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.3 along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.     RESIDENCY:   Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at https://www.nj.gov/dcf/stay-connected/employment-opportunities/index.shtml   AUTHORIZATION TO WORK : Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.    TO APPLY:  You must submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name .  Please indicate in your cover letter the Posting # and where you found this job opportunity.  Send the file to: Email:  Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov       The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.   Thu, 07 May 2026 16:45:04 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22256747/government-representative-1-director-of-boards-and-appointments https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22256747/government-representative-1-director-of-boards-and-appointments Trenton, New Jersey, GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 1 - DIRECTOR OF BOARDS AND APPOINTMENTS (Job Posting #170-26) SALARY:  $98,048.35 - $143.278.17   NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF) The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of the Chief of Staff, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Government Representative 1 – Director of Boards and Appointments position located in Trenton. This position may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.     JOB DESCRIPTION    This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination of all boards and committees in, but not of, DCF. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:   Serve as the principal liaison between the Department and all boards, commissions, and committees affiliated with the Department, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and statutory mandates. Provide strategic oversight of board operations, member appointments, compliance requirements, and coordination of cross-board initiatives to advance child welfare outcomes across New Jersey. Direct and coordinate all board-related operations, including appointments, onboarding, compliance, communications, and administrative support. Establish and implement standardized policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across all boards. Provide strategic guidance to board chairs and members to strengthen effectiveness, engagement, and adherence to ethical and legal standards. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing public boards and commissions. Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in board governance, stakeholder engagement, and service delivery. Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on board activities, recommendations, and outcomes to the Chief of Staff, Commissioner, and external stakeholders as required. Supervise DCF staff assigned to support individual boards and committees.   QUALIFICATIONS   EDUCATION:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Social Work, Political Science, or a related field is preferred.   EXPERIENCE:  Seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in government, nonprofit management, or related field. Two (2) of the years of experience must involve supervisory or managerial responsibilities.      Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:   Demonstrated experience managing multiple advisory boards, commissions, or committees Knowledge of New Jersey State government operations, ethics requirements, and public meeting laws Strong understanding of child welfare systems and DCF programs Excellent project management, organizational, and coordination skills Superior written and oral communication skills Experience with appointment processes and stakeholder engagement   RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only along with other supporting documents. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Department of Children and Families provides many employee benefits, including but not limited to: Alternative Workweek Program* Deferred Compensation Health, Dental and Life Insurance Flexible and Health Spending Accounts Pension Telework* Public Service Loan Forgiveness Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave) 13 Paid Holidays   * Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines   PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .   SAME APPLICANTS :  If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, you must submit any of the supporting documentation specified in N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.3 along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.   RESIDENCY LAW     Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at   https://www.nj.gov/dcf/stay-connected/employment-opportunities/index.shtml.     TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job opportunity and send the file to: Email:  Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov   NOTE: Applicants are required to submit a completed State of New Jersey Application for Employment with their resume at the time of application.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification for this position.    The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve. Mon, 11 May 2026 10:56:58 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22253281/assistant-division-director-job-posting-171-26 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22253281/assistant-division-director-job-posting-171-26 New Brunswick, New Jersey, ASSISTANT DIVISION DIRECTOR (Job Posting #171-26) SALARY:  $140,563.66     New Jersey Department of Children and Families   The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Training and Professional Development, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Assistant Division Director position located in New Brunswick. This position may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.   DEFINITION : Under the direction of a Division Director, Deputy Director, or other senior official in a state department or agency, directs the staff and activities of an operational unit responsible for providing general administrative and/or fiscal management, program policy and planning services, or delivering a variety of social, medical, assistance, health care, and other services to a specific client population; does other related duties as required.   SPECIAL NOTE:  The Office of Training and Professional Development (OTPD) leads training and professional development initiatives for all DCF divisions and offices with a large focus on the child welfare workforce.  OTPD has recently expanded to support DCF’s evolving workforce learning and development needs through increased staffing, expanded learning modalities, and enhanced curriculum and learning system initiatives.    This position provides leadership, coaching, and direction for the Learning Experience and Design (LED) unit, overseeing curriculum development, learning systems, instructional technologies, and cross-operational training initiatives that support the statewide DCF workforce.   This position oversees the following: Learning Strategy & Design Instructional design processes and learning products designed for DCF operations.  Evolution of competency-based learning pathways and transfer of learning processes and strategies.    Learning Systems & Infrastructure Oversight of DCF’s Learning Management System.   Instructional technologies (including e-learning or design platforms like Moodle and Articulate 360).    Curriculum & Delivery Curriculum updates, standardization and access.   Instructional design and training deliverables through various service contracts.    Preferred candidates will demonstrate expertise in:  Transformational leadership, supervisory and coaching practices.  Instructional design and adult learning theory (e.g., ADDIE or similar frameworks).  Designing and leading hybrid learning experiences and translating training into workplace practice. Managing learning systems and instructional technologies. Leading through change in dynamic organizations. Strategic coordination and support of complex projects, project teams and stakeholder groups. Working with children, youth, families, and communities. The candidate selected for this position will also demonstrate OTPD’s values with a strong emphasis on mission alignment and the ability to forge collaborations and partnerships that model a strong community built on teamwork, respect, equity, and integrity.    This position requires a commitment to learning, growth, leadership, and self-reflection.      REQUIREMENTS:   Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.   Ten (10) years of professional experience in a public or private organization involved in programs providing either social/community, medical/health, rehabilitation/education, or vocational/occupational services to a specific client population (physical, intellectual, or developmental disability, juvenile offenders, socially/economically disadvantaged, etc.), three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.   OR   Ten (10) years of professional experience as an administrator responsible for planning, budgets, and administration of programs in a large public or private agency, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.   OR   Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.   OR   Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to the position; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.   “Professional experience” refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession’s principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one’s own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.   RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.   LICENSE:  Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position .   IMPORTANT NOTICES   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Department of Children and Families provides many employee benefits, including but not limited to: Alternative Workweek Program* Deferred Compensation Health, Dental and Life Insurance Flexible and Health Spending Accounts Pension Telework* Public Service Loan Forgiveness Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave) 13 Paid Holidays   *Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines   PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .   SAME APPLICANTS:  If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, you must submit any of the supporting documentation specified in N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.3 along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.   UNIT SCOPE: Any appointments made from postings which involve movement between unit scopes may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope.  A complete list of DCF unit scopes can be found here .   RESIDENCY LAW   Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at https://www.nj.gov/dcf/stay-connected/employment-opportunities/index.shtml .   TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Application for Employment as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job opportunity and send the file to: Email:  Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov   NOTE: Applicants are required to submit a completed State of New Jersey Application for Employment with their resume at the time of application.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification for this position.    The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.     Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:41 -0400