Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Business Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	Human Genetics Inst of NJ
Overview	The Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey (HGINJ) has embarked on a major initiative to encourage, foster, and support research in the life sciences within Rutgers University and the greater New Jersey community. As a part of this initiative, further research will be emphasized in five major core programs. Based on the strengths and expertise of the life sciences faculty, these programs include: Brain Disorders, Cancer Genomics, Computational Genetics, Reproductive Genetics, and Stem Cells. Each program is headed by a leading expert in the area of concentration. The mission of the Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey (HGINJ) is to operate a world-renowned institute of excellence in human and medical genetics, to collaborate with and enhance research and training programs in the life sciences of Rutgers, and to facilitate scientific relationships with the private sector. HGINJ is comprised of prominent research scientists with specialties encompassing a broad range of topics. Areas of concentration currently include the following core programs: Brain Disorders, Cancer Genomics, Computational Genetics, Reproductive Genetics, and Stem Cells.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Business Manager for the department of Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey. This position requires the ability to understand the technical operations to support human disease research throughout the world, at a level that supports the creation and maintenance of relevant accounting/finance structures. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Takes the leadership role and provides a variety of financial and administrative support to Human Genetics Institute of NJ (HGINJ). Works closely with each Director to ensure that the HGINJ’s financial objectives are met. Works independently with clearly defined objectives. Emphasizes on fiscal planning, budget management, grant accounting, administration, purchasing, and strategic planning for Rutgers HGINJ. Provides advice and counsel to Executive Leadership in the development, implementation and monitoring of financial plans that reflect strategic initiatives and operational priorities of the Institute. Collaborates with the EDFA for economic development in areas of strategy, finance, operational management and team management. Oversees and prepares proposal submissions for HGINJ. Works independently to meet objectives with minimal supervision and requires excellent organizational, planning, communications skills and also demonstrates sound judgment in making decision on behalf of the Institute, Department, Center and Core Facilities. Supervises Business Specialist (GR5). Manages multimillion subawards. Works independently with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. Performs professional level of work that requires a deep understanding of the mission, vision, role and goals of HGINJ. Provides supervisory oversight of Business Specialist (G5) ensuring that all tasks are in compliance with the University and Grant policies, and Federal and State accounting rules and regulations. Establishes performance standards, conducts evaluations and participates in the hiring and firing of staff. Interprets, communicates and implements policies and practices for the Unit. Assures compliance with all University fiscal policies, policies associated with all funding sources, including compliance with NIH and state and federal laws and regulations, among others.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
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, 2023. 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	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	81752.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	103477.000
Annual Maximum Salary	125202.000
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	Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Five years of related professional experience in a financial/accounting function in a leadership or managerial role of increasing responsibility. Certain positions may require specific education, certification or licensure, an advanced degree with equivalent experience, or expertise in a specialty area.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Skills in planning and organizing, integrating information, making decisions, and attaining results. Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practice (GAAP) as well as Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Ability to research and creatively develop new approaches to increase organization and efficiency of growing Unit, within parameters of University, State and Federal policies, procedures and regulations. Excellent oral and written communications skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, analytic and problem solving skills. Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of senior management.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in higher education in a research environment. Familiarity with the operation, maintenance and safety requirements of scientific laboratories. Minimum of five years’ experience in financial and business services in a higher education environment supporting scientific research that includes fund accounting, financial planning, analysis, reporting and demonstrated development of cost effective and efficient resource utilization systems.
Equipment Utilized	Human Capital Management, Payroll, Purchasing, SciQuest, Financial – Rutgers system. ECRT – effort reporting system. Grant systems: eRA Commons, grants.gov, fastlane, RAPSS. QuickBooks Accounting Programs. Adobe Acrobat. Microsoft: Excel, Visio, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST1547
Posting Open Date	06/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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