Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Business Manager III, Supervisor |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing |
| Department |
SAS - Physics & Astronomy |
| Overview |
The School of Arts and Sciences (
SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts.
SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students,
SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.
SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Business Manager
III, Supervisor for the Physics & Astronomy Department within the School of Arts and Sciences.
SAS is a comprehensive liberal arts and sciences school in New Brunswick. Students complete a Core Curriculum that meets a broad range of foundational learning goals while also gaining depth in particular areas of interest by completing a major and minor. Students study and actively engage in research with our world-class research faculty as they create new knowledge and understandings of the natural environment and human behavior across 40 disciplines.
SAS students achieve the knowledge and skill competencies necessary to successfully meet the rapidly changing demands of the 21st Century.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Manages the business services for the department and centers encompassing a wide range of business activities including the following: finance, budget, accounting, grant administration, management-level report preparation analysis for internal and external users and approval of monthly account reconciliations of all department accounts in accordance with, accounting controls, accurate execution and advanced application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), sponsoring agency requirements, and University policies and procedures are utilizing current concepts, principles, and regulations.
- Serves as the MarketPlace, Expense Management, Cost Transfer level 2 approver, ECERT coordinator approves charging instructions and approves operating and payroll action documents for the SAS systems.
- Supervises business office staff.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
06 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
79387.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
100485.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
121582.00 |
| 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 |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- 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.
- A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in a financial/accounting function.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
- Experience working with databases and spreadsheets.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Knowledge of federal grant policies and procedures. Experience in Higher Education.
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| Equipment Utilized |
- Computers and PC related software (Excel, Word, etc.) and RU financial and application systems (Cornerstone). University HR system, etc.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- This position needs to manage multiple deadline dates simultaneously and unexpected requests.
- May need to lift and move over 25 pounds.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST0408 |
| Posting Open Date |
02/21/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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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 |
Rutgers University
Feb 21, 2025