Rutgers University

Business Manager

Rutgers University$105K — $161K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5 years of fiscal management experience, including budget development.
  • 3 years in Grants and Contracts administration with varying funding agencies.
  • 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle Cloud, and PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare the annual budget for the School of Public Health and provide ongoing financial analysis.
  • Manage financial planning and administration of all SPH funds, ensuring proper coding and compliance.
  • Monitor fiscal operations closely to ensure cost efficiencies are achieved.
  • Oversee all revenue sources, including tuition and grants, ensuring proper management of inter-School agreements.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs.
  • Competitive retirement benefits with tax-deferred savings options.
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Employee discount programs.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Business Manager

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support - Management

Department
SPH - Fiscal Services

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Business Manager for the Office of Business and Finance within the School of Public Health, located in Piscataway, NJ.
Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Finance & Administration, manages the fiscal activities for the School of Public Health including implementing fiscal and administrative policy and procedures and managing the day-to-day fiscal activities

Duties include:
  • Prepares annual budget (all funds) for the School of Public Health (SPH), provides updates, projections, and ongoing analyses and all other related schedules as required by the University Budget Office.
  • Manages financial planning, analysis, and administration of all SPH funds. Reviews, approves and controls all School salary and non-salary expenditures (grant and operating) on a daily basis. Ensures expenses are properly coded and charged to the correct funds and in compliance with Rutgers or other agency policy.
  • Ensures that all cost efficiencies are attained by closely monitoring department fiscal and administrative operations and procedures.
  • Manages all revenue resources including tuition income, continuing education fees, service fees, and grants and contracts. This also includes oversight of inter-School collaborative and articulated agreements and the exchange of funds relating to cross registration, tuition sharing and tuition exemptions


FLSA
Exempt

Grade
30S

Salary Details
VS30S salary scale

Minimum Salary
105763.000

Mid Range Salary
133789.000

Maximum Salary
161814.000

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
37.50

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Union Description
MPSC - Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance plus five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience in managing fiscal activities including budget development and review, financial statement preparation, and grant application preparation, of which three (3) years' experience shall have been in Grants and Contracts administration with a variety of funding agencies.
  • Two (2) years of supervisory/management
  • Computer requirements: Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Oracle Cloud and PeopleSoft experience
  • Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment


Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1429

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Piscataway (RBHS)

City
Piscataway

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.

About Rutgers University

Rutgers University is a public research university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. The university has three main campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden, New Jersey, as well as several satellite locations. Rutgers University was founded in 1766 and is the eighth-oldest college in the United States. The university is known for its strong programs in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, as well as its commitment to public service and community engagement. Rutgers University is a member of the Big Ten Conference and has a strong athletic program.
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