Recruitment/Posting Title Business Manager III Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support Department Newark Chancellor's Office Overview Posting Summary Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Business Manager III. The Newark Chancellor’s Budget and Finance department, led by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Budget & Financial Planning, reports to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration, Economic Development and CFO of the Newark Campus. The department provides business operations support to multiple departments reporting to the Newark Chancellor as well as direct business support to the Office of the Newark Chancellor. The Business Manager will report to the Senior Director.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

Review and approve business transactions including requisitions, expense reports, general ledger adjustments and payroll commitment accounting instructions for multiple departments as assigned by the Senior Director, with a focus on the Honors Living Learning Community. The Business Manager will have broad discretion to approve or reject transactions based on compliance with university policies and procedures. Establish positive relationships with the administrative staff in the departments he/she oversees, ensuring adherence to university policy and communication of changes in policies or procedures. Provide training to new staff on department specific GL and project codes and will ensure that they have appropriate access to university business systems needed to perform their job responsibilities. Perform monthly reconciliations of department payroll distribution, outstanding commitment reports, and transaction reports. Analyze reports and assist departments with the interpretation of financial data. Ensure department adherence to budget. Responsible for projects as assigned related to implementation of Newark wide processes such as annual department budget preparation, forecasting, effort certification, and financial reporting. Maintain positive relationships with department administrative staff, program coordinators, directors, managers, and the Vice Chancellors in the Newark Chancellor’s Office. Exercise good judgement and tact in resolving a diverse range of issues. Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing very precise, conscientious attention to details and have the ability to multi-task. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu. FLSA Exempt Grade 06 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 75382.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 93917.00 Annual Maximum Salary 112452.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description URA-AFT Administrative 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