Business Manager II, Supervisor

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Manager II, Supervisor
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	SC&I - Dean's Office
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. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, 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. The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus houses a dynamic community of scholars who conduct engaged research and teach in the areas of communication, information science, media studies, information technology, journalism, librarianship, organizational and health communication, public relations, and other professional practice areas. SC&I has about 2,500 enrolled students and teaches thousands of other Rutgers students in our five undergraduate programs, two master’s degrees, interdisciplinary doctoral program, and non-degree continuing education programs. We value our culture of collegiality and work hard to support the success of our full- and part-time faculty, staff, and students. For more about the school and its activities, see: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu .
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Business Manager II, Supervisor for the Dean’s Office within the School of Communication and Information. This position is responsible for the daily operations of the financial and and procurement activities of the school, including finance, pre- and post-award grant accounting, and purchasing. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Oversees the administration of salary and non-salary components of all accounts, including state-budgeted, designated, restricted, endowed, and grant accounts, for SC&I departments, centers, programs, faculty, and all functional staff areas. Analyzes and reviews financial data. Provides guidance and counsel to SC&I department chairs, program and center directors, and business staff in managing and resolving financial issues, consistent with understanding of the mission and vision of the university and of SC&I. Interprets, develops, communicates, and implements policies and procedures. Manages fiscal compliance; understands and enforces applicable state, federal, grant, and university regulations and policies. Ensures security of funds received and disbursed by implementing auditing procedures for the creation of accounts and processing of financial transactions. Performs professional work consistent with a comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, terminology, and applied bases of accounting. Provides recommendations to the Director of Business and Administration and school administrators regarding systems, best practices, and problem resolution that rises to the level of the University administration. Serves as representative to campus financial and business committees. Ensures the integration of SC&I departmental and school-level business activities with corresponding functions at the university.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
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	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. A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in a financial/accounting/business function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Certain positions may require specific education, certification or licensure, an advanced degree with equivalent experience, or expertise in a specialty area.
Preferred Qualifications	5+ years experience in a University environment. Knowledge of Tableau or other data analytics/data visualization tools. Experience using software such as Hyperion Financial Management, Oracle General Ledger Tableau, Marketplace, PeopleSoft HCM, Smart Sheets, or similar systems.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0651
Posting Open Date	03/18/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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