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Administrative Assistant

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Mar 09, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Administrative Assistant
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	Residence Life
Overview	Residence Life consists of 68 full-time staff members, 29 graduate staff students, 300 undergraduate staff students, and over 100 student workers which serve a Residence Life program of about 16,000 students. The Administrative Assistant (AA) provides support to the Residence Life Campus Offices and reports primarily to the Associate Director for Residential Communities, given office location.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Residence Life. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides courteous customer service to all staff, students, parents and other visitors who call or come to the office for assistance. Provides administrative support to the supervisor and professional staff within the respective Residence Life office. The AA schedules appointments, Performs some purchasing functions, schedules service calls, creates student IDs, Oversees keys, and creates and maintains databases. Supervises student workers and works toward continued office improvement. Provides support to the professional Residence Life Staff within the office. Creates and maintains files as well as multiple database systems. Implements office procedures, protocols and administrative guidelines to ensure proper operations for the office. Handles crisis calls and emergency situations, providing support to students, parents, faculty and staff when needed. Works under general supervision and requires flexibility and must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity in all department matters.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	52602.480
Mid Range Salary	64788.980
Maximum Salary	76975.480
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
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of office administration, work organization, coordination, facilitation, bookkeeping and/or reporting writing principles and practices.
Certifications/Licenses	A valid driver's license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to deal with a diverse staff and a wide variety of situations with discretion and confidentiality. Strong computer skills including computer spreadsheet software (Excel).
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized	PC based, Microsoft Office/Business Applications. Also, University financial/administrative applications:Marketplace/HCM/ Maxient/RS2/others/ Oddysey/Deans View.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Due to the nature of this office the work hours for this position are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. During opening of the residence halls at the start of each semester and on other University significant events where the Residence Life Office needs to be open the AA will be required to work on weekend days. Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0382
Posting Open Date	03/09/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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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.

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