Job Abstract

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Manager I SPVR for the School of Engineering. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT), the Business Manager I will work independently with minimal supervision within broadly defined work objectives of the Center’s programs. The Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation is a research center with an FY 25 annual budget of $13.6 M. The role of this position i... more details

Business Manager I Spvr

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Manager I Spvr
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	Engn- Ctr Adv Infrastructure
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Manager I SPVR for the School of Engineering. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT), the Business Manager I will work independently with minimal supervision within broadly defined work objectives of the Center’s programs. The Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation is a research center with an FY25 annual budget of $13.6M. The role of this position is to provide business services management for the day-to-day operations of the research center with primary focus on finance, budget, and grant accounting, reporting, proposal development support, administrative staff supervision, and space and facilities planning. This position ensures uniform accounting and reporting objectives are met and there is an effective and efficient flow of financial information to appropriate university offices. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Serves as the Business Manager I this position will be the primary business contact for center leadership and will organize and coordinate unit business operations and provide administrative and fiscal oversight of programs, projects, and/or processes. Manages daily operations encompassing a wide range of business activities including but not limited to: grant and contract accounting and compliance, contract negotiation, and finance. Oversees external funding opportunities aligned with center goals and objectives. The Business Manager I is the primary internal contact and authorizer for center faculty and staff on financial and business matters. This individual has approval authority on endorsements, purchases, payroll, and agreements. The Business Manager is responsible for financial and budget reporting and other research related resource reporting. Works closely with the Office of Research, and other university offices as required. Provides essential services and support to faculty and staff who are developing and writing proposals to federal and state agencies and foundations to secure external support for their research, training, and public service programs. Assists faculty to submit high quality, fully compliant proposals on-time to improve chance of being funded. This individual must have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Requires a high degree of professionalism and tactfulness.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	08
Position Salary
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field with five years relevant experience in a higher education or research setting and/or increasing functional responsibility in a high-level leadership/managerial role that demonstrates excellent communication skills in addition to comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general business/financial/accounting/contracting principles and practices. Requires professional experience in a public and/or corporate purchasing/contract negotiating environment.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience in higher education environment is required, knowledge of the university environment, and computing systems are critical. Strong oral and writing skills. Strong negotiation skills. Ability to operate effectively and efficiently in a self-directed and self-motivated environment. Ability to prioritize the work of self and others in a dead-line oriented environment. Attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications	Previous interactions with transportation funding agencies; SNJDOT, FHWA, and USDOT is highly valued. Strong supervisory skills. High degree of professionalism and tactfulness. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and highly valued knowledge of the university environment, and computing. Proven ability to operate effectively and efficiently in a self-directed and self- motivated environment; and ability to prioritize the work of self and others in a dead-line oriented environment.
Equipment Utilized	All computer software necessary to perform the work duties listed. Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1595
Posting Open Date	07/02/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field with five years relevant experience in a higher education or research setting and/or increasing functional responsibility in a high-level leadership/managerial role that demonstrates excellent communication skills in addition to comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general business/financial/accounting/contracting principles and practices?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have professional experience in a public and/or corporate purchasing/contract negotiating environment?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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