Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Associate Dean for Finance and Administration
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	SMLR - Dean's Office
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Dean for Finance and Administration for the School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR). Reporting to the Dean of the SMLR and the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration this position has overall responsibility for School-level financial management and budgetary planning, sponsored research administration, compliance with human resource policies, and administrative support services for a professional school with 64 salaried TT and NTT faculty members, over 48 full time staff and combined budgets exceeding $40 million. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides executive level strategic business management support to academic and administrative departments within the school. Provides leadership and direction in the administrative management of revenue generating areas of the school such as Executive and Professional Education and LEARN. This position is a member of the Dean’s Executive Committee developing and implementing the strategic plan of the school.
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@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	09
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	116658.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	147658.000
Annual Maximum Salary	178658.000
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	Master’s degree A minimum of ten years of supervisory and/or executive experience in higher education is required, including responsibility for budget development and financial management, human resources management, facilities management, and strategic long-range planning.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have demonstrated success in managing a complex organization and in establishing excellent relationships with a range of diverse internal and external constituents including faculty, staff, students, alumni, university administration, and others. Must be able to serve as capable representative of the dean and school in a range of venues and meetings. Technology proficiency and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must meet expectations of Rutgers’ leadership competencies. Advanced ability and skills in data analysis including proficiency in Tableau development is critical.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with Financial Accounting Experience in HR management and oversight and development of Human Resource protocols and policies Grants contracts and administration Responsibility center management Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Tableau
Equipment Utilized	Rutgers enterprise systems that support all functions of the school Desktop computing systems and various software Conference and Smart Classroom computing systems Office equipment such as printers and copiers Experience in the supervision of information technology staff and the management of IT resources Must be capable of learning new local and enterprise systems
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The position requires some evening and weekend work. Ability to lift up to ten pounds is desirable.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2418
Posting Open Date	09/06/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. 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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