Job Abstract

Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Senior Business Manager for the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN). The Senior Business Manager is a member of the Dean’s Office team managing a $130 million budget and is responsible for financial planning, budget forecasting, and data management. In addition, the position provides oversight, direction, and feedback to a group of business m... more details

Senior Business Manager

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Business Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Executive
Department	SASN - Dean's Office
Overview	The School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN) is a place where exploration, discovery, and imagination come together to form the core of a liberal arts education. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects. SASN combines the best of a large research university with a small liberal arts college. RU-N is a remarkably diverse, urban, public research university that is not just in Newark but of Newark-an anchor of our home city.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Senior Business Manager for the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN). The Senior Business Manager is a member of the Dean’s Office team managing a $130 million budget and is responsible for financial planning, budget forecasting, and data management. In addition, the position provides oversight, direction, and feedback to a group of business managers overseeing the financial transactions of SASN’s departments, programs, centers, and administrative units. The Senior Business manager provides strategic advice to leadership in the Dean’s Office and throughout SASN and works collaboratively with other team members, faculty, staff, and a variety of individuals throughout Rutgers University. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Developing budget proposals and complex projections of revenue and expenses Reviewing data, preparing financial reports, and analyzing financial implications on a wide variety of academic and operational decisions Managing the working budget, forecasting, and monthly closing processes Overseeing the financial transactions of the school, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory guidelines Recommending, and communicating processes and practices to improve operational efficiencies The Senior Business Manager will be part of a team embracing the challenges of achieving our community goals and supporting one another as we grow together.
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	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	88210.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	111651.500
Annual Maximum Salary	135093.000
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 bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and practices Also requires a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in a financial/accounting function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to establish and maintain continually evolving working relationships with a variety of individuals, coordinating multiple activities Demonstrate competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports, knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles Ability to take initiative and independently, plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved Proficiency to analyze data, information, and objectives; identify patterns, concerns, issues, problems, needs, tendencies and relationships; formulate logical and objective conclusions; recognize alternatives and their implications; and make sound decisions or recommendations Ability to anticipate problems and to address them proactively Must be able to multitask and manage several complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, stakeholder-focused, team environment
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree preferred Demonstrated supervisory experience strongly desired
Equipment Utilized	Regularly uses all software, systems, and equipment necessary to provide effective and efficient support for budget, financial, and grant administration, including but not limited to MS Office Suite, Cornerstone, RAPSS, ECRT, and knows or will learn any and all systems the University uses for budget, accounting, procurement, proposal submission, grants administration, and the equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of position now and in the future.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Fast-paced, deadline-driven, stakeholder-focused, team environment, skillfully and professionally handling multiple shifting priorities and interacting successfully with a wide variety of individuals at all levels of the University community Must be able to handle interruptions and quickly reestablish focus on the multiple tasks at hand on a continual basis
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1132
Posting Open Date	05/10/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
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 (*).

* What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D.
* Do you have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and practices?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in financial reporting and forecasting?
- 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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