Overview |
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts.
SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.
SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values. |
Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Director of Administration for the Department of Physics and Astronomy within the School of Arts & Sciences. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy (P&A), the Director of Administration Works with the Sr. Department Administrator Supervisor and Business Manager III Supervisor in developing and implementing the financial and administrative structure of the Department.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Provides financial oversight.
- Oversees financial services activities including planning, budgeting, and stewardship of a ~$45M budget. First or second level supervisor for ~28 full-time staff and represents the Chair and the department on a variety of committees and workgroups.
- Handles all departmental HR/Personnel functions (approximately 400 total payroll, including ~120 graduate students, and 60 faculty), facilities management, and oversight of administering the undergraduate and graduate academic programs.
- Works with the appropriate faculty committees on space planning, laboratory safety, oversight of technical support staff and IT services.
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