Job Abstract

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Business Specialist within the Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement at Rutgers University–Camden reports directly to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategy, Diversity, and Community Engagement. Collaborating closely with the Budget & Finance Office, this role encompasses a wide array of business and administrative responsibilities. The incumbent will oversee and coordinate various business operations functions within the unit, providing essential support to the Senior Vice Chancellor and department personnel. This involves monitoring operating funds to support financial operations and strategic planning initiatives, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, university policies, and procedures.

Key duties include managing hourly payroll, advising on purchases and procedures, overseeing procurement processes, maintaining expenditure records, managing p-card requests, coordinating travel arrangements, and providing guidance on fund usage. Additionally, the position involves Financial Planning/Management and Grants Accounting/Management, encompassing tasks such as financial reporting, budgeting, grant budget development, grant expense processing, and interfacing with internal and external constituents. The incumbent will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate efficient fund management within DICE.

In addition to collaborating with unit administrative staff, the Business Specialist will partner with various departments across Rutgers University–Camden, including Budget & Finance, Human Resources, Shared Services, Research & Sponsored Programs, and the Chancellor’s Office, to ensure operational compliance and adherence to university policies and procedures.

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the required duties of the position, plus two years of applicable experience.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the required duties of the position, plus two years of applicable experience. Demonstrated ability in budgeting and financial reporting. Thorough knowledge of financial statement preparation. Comprehensive knowledge of accounting, budget, and audit principles. Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve complex business or financial challenges. Strong abilities in written communication to prepare clear and concise correspondence, reports and procedural documents at a level appropriate for the internal audience. Demonstrated competence in accounting and business practices to advise department professionals and make fiscally responsible decisions and recommendations. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments and projects.

Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) is strongly preferred.

Microsoft Suite, financial management systems, payroll systems, financial reporting systems, purchasing and expense management systems.

Position will be largely sedentary and may require long periods utilizing computers/screens.