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Business Manager III, SVPR

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 07, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Manager III, SVPR
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	Eagleton Institute of Politics
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 Business Manager III, SVPR for the Rutgers Democracy Lab ( RDL) which is part of the Eagleton Institute of Politics. The Business Manager III will report to the Executive Director of the RDL, the Business Manager II of the Eagleton Institute and will also work with the Accounting Manager of the Eagleton Institute. The Rutgers Democracy Lab( RDL) was established through a transformative gift received in November 2024. Its mission is to serve as a vibrant hub for civic engagement and a collaborative workshop for studying, analyzing, and addressing the challenges and opportunities of contemporary democracy. RDL embodies a bold commitment to equipping students with the tools and knowledge to engage with, strengthen, and sustain democracy for future generations. The Lab also seeks to examine emerging threats, such as the influence of social media, and explore their profound impact on democratic processes. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Reviews and approves business transactions including requisitions, expense reports, general ledger adjustments and payroll commitment accounting instructions. The Business Manager will have broad discretion to approve or reject transactions based on compliance with university policies and procedures. Performs monthly reconciliation of department payroll distribution, outstanding commitment report, and transaction account reports. Analyzes reports and assist leadership staff with the interpretation of financial data. Ensures department adherence to budget. Hires, trains and supervises a Grade 5, Accounting Specialist, to be hired Spring 2025. The Accounting Specialist will handle the day-to-day fiscal operations of the Democracy Lab. Works with the Eagleton Business Manager II and RDL Executive Director on yearly and quarterly budget preparation, forecasting, effort certification and financial reporting. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with the staff at the RDL and the Eagleton Institute of Politics, ensuring adherence to university policy and communication of changes in policies and procedures. Provides training to new business staff at the Democracy Lab and will ensure that they have appropriate access to university business systems needed to perform their job responsibilities. The Eagleton Institute if a collaborative team. On occasion, all members are asked to participate in Institute-wide and/or cross team projects.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	79387.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	100485.00
Annual Maximum Salary	121582.00
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	Requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business administration, or a 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 years of related professional experience in a finance or accounting function, preferably in a leadership or managerial role of increasing responsibility.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Exercises good judgement in resolving a diverse range of issues. Multi-tasks and maintains a high level of professionalism while providing very precise. Conscientious attention to details.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, and Marketplace Procurement systems preferred. Master's Degree is preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Eagleton offices are located within a historic building with no elevator. The duties of this position regularly involve navigating stairs numerous times a day. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation if they have a disability that restricts them in their ability to climb and/or navigate stairs.
Special Conditions	This position is paid from a five-year gift, and continuation is contingent upon available funds.

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0256
Posting Open Date	02/07/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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