Business Administrator

Rutgers University

remote work

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 28, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Administrator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support - Management
Department	RWJ-Child Health Institute
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Business Administrator for the Child Health Institute of New Jersey ( CHINJ) and Center for NeuroMetabolism ( CNM) at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. This position serves as the chief financial and administrative officer for the Child Health Institute of New Jersey ( CHINJ); and for the newly developing Center for NeuroMetabolism ( CNM) within the CHINJ. Essential responsibilities include: preparation of annual budget and monthly financial statements for individual laboratories, CNM and CHINJ; pre-award and post-award grants administration; review and approve expenditures; serve as institute human resources manager; provide strategic planning and advice to the Institute and Center Directors; etc. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Prepares and monitors the annual budget. Responsible for the financial management of the RBHS Chancellor's Office major investment in the CNM (approximately $22 million) as well as for the management of the on-going CHINJ budget. Oversee the recruitment of the planned new 10-12 new faculty. Responsible for pre-award and post-award grants administration. Reviews and approves expenditures in the Rutgers MarketPlace procurement system. Serves as the departmental human resources manager. Responsible for the oversight and management of the administrative activities of CHINJ and CNM. Responsible for managing the space occupied by CHINJ and CNM in the CHINJ Building and the new Rutgers Health Building (aka HELIX).
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	35S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	124223.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	165040.00
Annual Maximum Salary	205857.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Executives and Directors
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	Master's Degree in discipline relevant to biomedical research, finance, or administration/management skills. A minimum of seven years of progressive financial and operational management experience preferably in an academic medical school or biomedical research institution. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated strong knowledge of and experience with financial and administrative systems (financial information systems, purchasing, payroll and human resources). Demonstrated capability of handling confidential and sensitive material and interactions. Outstanding human relations skills, and the ability to function in a team environment required.
Preferred Qualifications	Prefer candidates with research administration experience including federal and foundation grants, contracts and subawards.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements. Work Environment: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). This position is considered on site, however opportunities for hybrid in person / remote work may be permissible in accordance with Rutgers/RBHS policies.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0172
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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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.

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