Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Associate Director

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department
Eagleton Institute of Politics

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Associate Director for the Eagleton Institute of Politics. Reporting to the director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics, the Associate Director provides leadership, direction, strategic vision, operational oversight, and program development, through the stewardship of institutional resources, to effectively meet the mission and core values of the Eagleton Institute of Politics. As such, the Associate Director works with the Director to construct, support, and implement the strategic plans and operations for the Institute as a whole, solve complex organizational problems as well as recommend relevant policies, procedures, and metrics of impact. This position also oversees the Institute public programs and events and supervise event staff responsible for implementation.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides senior administrative, operational and confidential advice to leadership.
• Manages confidential projects and communications on behalf of the Director and the Institute, involving both internal and external audiences.
• Ensures alignment with institutional goals and facilitates cross-functional collaboration internally and across university departments and units.
• Supervises Institute building and technology infrastructure, systems communications, events and plays a key role in fundraising, including grant writing.

The Eagleton Institute is a collaborative team. On occasion, all members are asked to participate in Institute-wide and/or cross-team projects.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
08

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
108670.000

Mid Range Salary
137547.000

Maximum Salary
166424.000

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
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

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, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree or equivalent and 10 years of extensive experience that encompasses political and academic worlds with demonstrable administrative experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills and the capacity to communicate to various constituencies and levels both within and outside the Institute and the University.
• Experience in a leadership role in non-profit organizations.
• Experience supervising multiple employees and must have meticulous project management skills.
• Outstanding human relations skills, and the ability to function in and facilitate a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with meeting and working with a broad range of people - from high-level public officials to media representatives to vendor staff to students - in highly visible settings.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks, short deadlines, often within stressful situations. Ability to be well-organized, efficient, responsive, and detail oriented.
• Strategic focus and operational efficiency with innate good judgement.
• The Eagleton Institute of Politics examines, analyzes and promotes discussion of the practice of American politics, and a thorough knowledge of that field is essential to carrying out the work of this position, both internally and externally.
• Because the Institute's public programming and research focus on American politics, the Associate Director must understand the relevant positions, processes and relationships, media environment, and be aware of sensitive political issues.
• Thorough grounding in U.S. and New Jersey politics and government is essential, whether through academic experience, personal involvement, or both.
• Comfortable working in a bipartisan environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the substance of American politics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Rutgers' administrative structure.
• Experience with database management.

Equipment Utilized

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), social media, web design and desktop publishing, learning management systems, and Zoom (or equivalent) platforms.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Eagleton offices are located within a historic building with no elevator. The duties of this position regularly involve navigating stairs numerous times a day. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation if they have a disability that restricts them in their ability to climb and/or navigate stairs.

Special Conditions

• This position requires availability to work evenings occasionally during the academic year and some weekends.

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST0828

Posting Open Date
04/22/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)

City
New Brunswick

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.