Senior Manager

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Mar 12, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Core Services - Animal Care
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Manager Core Services - Animal Care department within the Office for Research. The Senior Manager facilitates implementation of core management software and support business operations across all recognized Rutgers Research Core Facilities. The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Serves as a liaison between the core management software Customer Success Team and numerous Rutgers core directors to ensure efficient and organized execution of software training and website set-up. Ensures smooth transition to new core management system by generating training material for all software users. Ensures core compliance with University-Wide Core Service policies and procedures. Expects to become an expert user in the core management software system and serve as the primary Rutgers University point of contact for all software-related issues, including account discrepancies originating from software, transactions not posting to Oracle, and fund file errors. Handles business process recommendations and designs, developments, functions and project management. Reviews of integration and interfaces for maximum efficiency. Handles recommendations for improvement and upgrades.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	91297.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	115559.00
Annual Maximum Salary	139821.00
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	A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field. A minimum of 5 years of related professional experience in a financial/operations function.
Certifications/Licenses	Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Broad skills in financial process development, administration, or compliance. Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Must have project management and organizational skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication ability. Must have the ability to adapt to new and facility specific programs such as Agilent iLab and Oracle Cloud FMS and strong overall computer literacy. Strong Excel, PowerPoint and other project management software skills.
Preferred Qualifications	An advanced degree or certification in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field. Project Management and/or Program Coordination experience. Experience using the Agilent iLab System or similar software. Experience with training adult learners Experience scheduling/managing advisory group meetings Familiarity with the operations of Core Facilities at academic institutions. Oracle Cloud experience. Familiarity with the operations of Core Facilities at academic institutions. Knowledge of encumbrance accounting, project accounting. Demonstrated proficiency in managing projects of medium to large scale and implemented change initiatives as a subject-matter expert within a specified product or process area. Demonstrated understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to grants management.
Equipment Utilized	Office computer and/or laptop.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Sitting, standing, walking, and office environment. May require occasional use of personal vehicle.
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0552
Posting Open Date	03/12/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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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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