IGG Staff Investigative Genetic Genealogist

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Full-Time

202300317

Teaching & Learning Core

08/06/2025

Non-Exempt

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Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College†by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College†in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

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This is a full-time, CWA position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm, on campus. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Note: Those non-faculty employees in the “NE†category of employment may have irregular or variable work hours. The compensatory time policy for NL employees applies to “NE†employees up to 40 hours per week. Beyond 40 hours, the overtime policy for fixed workweek employees applies (i.e., rate of time and one-half in payment or compensatory time).

The Staff Investigative Genetic Genealogist is a full-time (12 month) position reporting to the IGG Center Director. The Staff Investigative Genetic Genealogist's role is to lead casework at the RCNJ IGG Center and advance each case to a lead through genetic genealogical methods, targeted outreach, and innovative techniques.

Direct casework at the RCNJ IGG Center

Direct and guide the work of Case Facilitators and Case Team Members

Conduct genetic genealogical research and analysis on each case as necessary to develop work of Case Facilitators and Case Team Members

Perform targeted outreach to advance casework

Compile outreach lists for the investigating agency for cases requiring agency outreach

Ensure Case Facilitator and Case Team Member compliance with RCNJ policies and procedures

Deploy creative strategies to progress intractable cases

Oversee the casework of undergraduate students at Ramapo

Actively monitor intractable cases for new genetic relatives and other relevant information

Communicate case status to the Case Manager on a regular basis

Compile final reports for review by the Director and Assistant Director

Utilize the most up-to-date tools and techniques for advancing IGG investigations

Identify new case opportunities to report to the IGG Center Director and Assistant Director

Engage with media if assigned by the IGG Center Director and Assistant Director

On occasion, present on casework as assigned by the IGG Center Director and Assistant Director

On occasion, travel as assigned by the IGG Center Director and Assistant Director Required Qualifications

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Certificate from the Ramapo College IGG Certificate Program (Preferred)

Served as lead IGG practitioner in 10+ cases (Preferred)

Demonstrated work experience in investigative genetic genealogy, including leads generated with IGG

Ability to learn new IGG tools as they become available

Creative problem solving skills

Ability to create well-sourced genealogy reports

Past management of teams or evidence of ability to manage teams

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Google Workspace Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Expertise in GEDmatch and FamilyTreeDNA for IGG

Proficiency with IGG-related tools including DNA painter

Completion of an IGG training or education program

Accreditation through the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Board or willingness to sit for accreditation within six months

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Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.