Senior Business Manager
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Location: Newark, NJ 07104
Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Senior Business Manager
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Executive
Department
SASN - Dean's Office
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN) is a place where exploration, discovery, and imagination come together to form the core of a liberal arts education. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects. SASN combines the best of a large research university with a small liberal arts college. RU-N is a remarkably diverse, urban, public research university that is not just in Newark but of Newark-an anchor of our home city.
Posting Summary
Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Senior Business Manager for the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN). The Senior Business Manager is a member of the Dean's Office team managing a $130 million budget and is responsible for financial planning, budget forecasting, and data management. In addition, the position provides oversight, direction, and feedback to a group of business managers overseeing the financial transactions of SASN's departments, programs, centers, and administrative units. The Senior Business manager provides strategic advice to leadership in the Dean's Office and throughout SASN and works collaboratively with other team members, faculty, staff, and a variety of individuals throughout Rutgers University.
This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:
The Senior Business Manager will be part of a team embracing the challenges of achieving our community goals and supporting one another as we grow together.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork[redacted] Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
91297.00
Annual Mid Range Salary
115559.00
Annual Maximum Salary
139821.00
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Regularly uses all software, systems, and equipment necessary to provide effective and efficient support for budget, financial, and grant administration, including but not limited to MS Office Suite, Cornerstone, RAPSS, ECRT, and knows or will learn any and all systems the University uses for budget, accounting, procurement, proposal submission, grants administration, and the equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of position now and in the future.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST0170
Posting Open Date
01/28/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Newark
City
Newark
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.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Senior Business Manager
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Executive
Department
SASN - Dean's Office
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN) is a place where exploration, discovery, and imagination come together to form the core of a liberal arts education. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects. SASN combines the best of a large research university with a small liberal arts college. RU-N is a remarkably diverse, urban, public research university that is not just in Newark but of Newark-an anchor of our home city.
Posting Summary
Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Senior Business Manager for the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN). The Senior Business Manager is a member of the Dean's Office team managing a $130 million budget and is responsible for financial planning, budget forecasting, and data management. In addition, the position provides oversight, direction, and feedback to a group of business managers overseeing the financial transactions of SASN's departments, programs, centers, and administrative units. The Senior Business manager provides strategic advice to leadership in the Dean's Office and throughout SASN and works collaboratively with other team members, faculty, staff, and a variety of individuals throughout Rutgers University.
This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:
- Developing budget proposals and complex projections of revenue and expenses
- Reviewing data, preparing financial reports, and analyzing financial implications on a wide variety of academic and operational decisions
- Managing the working budget, forecasting, and monthly closing processes
- Overseeing the financial transactions of the school, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory guidelines
- Recommending, and communicating processes and practices to improve operational efficiencies
The Senior Business Manager will be part of a team embracing the challenges of achieving our community goals and supporting one another as we grow together.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork[redacted] Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
91297.00
Annual Mid Range Salary
115559.00
Annual Maximum Salary
139821.00
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and practices
- Also requires a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in a financial/accounting function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain continually evolving working relationships with a variety of individuals, coordinating multiple activities
- Demonstrate competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports, knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles
- Ability to take initiative and independently, plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved
- Proficiency to analyze data, information, and objectives; identify patterns, concerns, issues, problems, needs, tendencies and relationships; formulate logical and objective conclusions; recognize alternatives and their implications; and make sound decisions or recommendations
- Ability to anticipate problems and to address them proactively
- Must be able to multitask and manage several complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, stakeholder-focused, team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
- Demonstrated supervisory experience strongly desired
Equipment Utilized
Regularly uses all software, systems, and equipment necessary to provide effective and efficient support for budget, financial, and grant administration, including but not limited to MS Office Suite, Cornerstone, RAPSS, ECRT, and knows or will learn any and all systems the University uses for budget, accounting, procurement, proposal submission, grants administration, and the equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of position now and in the future.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven, stakeholder-focused, team environment, skillfully and professionally handling multiple shifting priorities and interacting successfully with a wide variety of individuals at all levels of the University community
- Must be able to handle interruptions and quickly reestablish focus on the multiple tasks at hand on a continual basis
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST0170
Posting Open Date
01/28/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Newark
City
Newark
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.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement