Business Manager I

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Business Manager I Job Category Staff & Executive Department FASC - Dean's Office Overview

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members.

Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees.

Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Posting Summary

The Business Manager I reports to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at Rutgers University-Camden, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FASC) at Rutgers University-Camden. The FASC is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University-Camden, and delivers RU-C's widest array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels. The school has 18 different academic departments, offers an array of programs and centers, and is a hub of faculty and student research.

The Business Manager I is the chief business officer for the school, and is responsible for the overall effective operations of the business functions and works closely with the Dean, academic administration, and school faculty and staff to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of general business processes related to accounting, budgeting, expense management, procurement, as well as human resource management and payroll. The Business Manager I works in cooperation with the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration and the Dean of the FASC to forecast, develop, and manage the school's operating budget, develop and manage routine reports related to the budget and financial and business resources, and will assume responsibility for safeguarding the school and university assets.

This position will communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders, relative to items previously described, both internal and external to the university. The Business Manager I is responsible for the management, organization, direction and administration of the daily activities of the FASC business office, consisting of a staff of three.

The Business Manager will be responsible to maintain an understanding of all University policies and procures related to finance, human resource and operations management and will work closely with many campus partners to provide leadership within the school. Typically, the incumbent will work closely and grow relationships with the RU-C Budget & Finance Office, including Grants and Student Accounting, Financial Aid, and Human Resources.

In addition, the Business Manager will work closely with university partners in various finance, human resource, and operations management departments at the central level of the university, including but not limited to the University Controller, Internal Audit, Procurement, Payroll, Institutional Planning and Operations, and other related teams. In addition, the Business Manager requires an ability to interpret and educate colleagues within the academic unit on the policies and procedures as noted, and has a responsibility to ensure that the faculty and staff in the school are knowledgeable and compliant as appropriate.

The position provides or oversees high-level budgeting, forecasting, financial and business modeling, and variance analysis; overseeing the financial operations, financial planning and analysis; administration of policies, compliance, purchasing, payroll and oversight of transactions utilizing the University ERP systems; preparation and monitoring of the FASC working budget with monthly closings, and preparation of special reports as needed for assessment and evaluation purposes.

In addition to the oversight of the day-to-day business operations of the school, the Business Manager will also be responsible to improve upon the business processes and practices; responds to and prepares reports in support of university and campus finance offices; and will provide guidance and training to faculty, staff and administrators as required within FASC on university financial systems, processes, and operations as necessary. Within FASC, the Business Manager will regularly communicate to department chairs and program/center directors regarding the overall finances of their departments and programs.

They will also be responsible to work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, and Director of Operations to ensure that the operations and business practices of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences functions efficiently as it related to matters of financial stewardship. The Business Manager may be responsible for special projects and initiatives as they relate to the business operations of the school.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Daily Work Shift Day 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@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

FLSA Exempt Grade 08 Position Salary Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets. Annual Minimum Salary 101444.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 128401.000 Annual Maximum Salary 155358.000 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.

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

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 fully demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. It also requires a minimum of eight years relevant experience, with a demonstrated track record of progressive growth, that indicates successful leadership and management skills.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong communication skills, both written and oral are essential. Advanced computer literacy and a customer service attitude are also essential.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required. Must be skilled in understanding database structure and have the ability to manipulate data imports and exports for financial reporting and analysis. Ability to work independently and professionally with limited supervision while exercising sound accounting judgement is mandatory for this position. The ability to manage staff effectively, work closely with a variety of personnel and assist them with their daily problems/questions is a critical component of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, and/or CPA preferred. Experience working in a higher education environment strongly preferred.

An in-depth understanding of the current Rutgers University Systems: Oracle, EPBCS, PeopleSoft and Jaggaer preferred. Strong preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of Responsibility Center Management, Tableau, Oracle ERP Cloud, and Oracle Enterprise Budget Planning Cloud software.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Prolonged computer utilization and long periods in sedentary positioning.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1515 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Camden Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden City Camden 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

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)