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Business Assistant II

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Newark

Jul 21, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Assistant II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Center for PreCollege Programs
Overview	The Center for PreCollege Programs administers precollege and pipeline programs designed to educate, inspire, and prepare students for success in secondary and post-secondary education while promoting a college-going culture.
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 Assistant II. Reporting to the Director/Associate Dean of the Center for PreCollege Programs ( CPP), with a dotted line to the Senior Department Administrator, Supervisor, at Rutgers University-Newark, this position provides business support to the Center for PreCollege Programs ( CPP) by coordinating and administering business office activities to help achieve departmental objectives. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Plans, facilitates, and manages key fiscal and business administrative functions of CPP's six core programs that serve approximately 2,000 students Accurately prepares, reviews, and reconciles purchase orders, IPOs, cash transmittals, journal entries, commitments, and other financial transactions and documents Provides general administrative and operational office support functions for the Center ie: processing records such as travel orders, expense reports, and payroll/PeopleSoft transactions Prepares commitment accounting, ensures the availability of funding, and maintains accurate records and accounting of all expended funds Reconciles accounts monthly and prepare fiscal and program reports for the university, state, federal, and other sponsored programs as required Provides administrative support to the CPP Director/Associate Dean by managing their calendar, scheduling meetings, overseeing preparations for events, and handling external communications Assesses center matters and evaluate issues before they reach the CPP Director/Associate Dean Assists the CPP Director with preparing documents for the Recruitment, Onboarding, and Classification System (ROCS) and the Human Capital Management (HCM) system for submission to the Sr. Dept. Administrator Supports the CPP Director/Associate Dean in developing and submitting the annual budget, including monthly and forecasting reports as required by the Senior Department Administrator Makes recommendations to improve financial and business processes to enhance operational efficiency
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	52602.480
Mid Range Salary	64788.980
Maximum Salary	76975.480
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and /or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of accounting, finance, business administration, office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, bookkeeping and /or report writing Requires good communication skills and computer literacy
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and /or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of accounting, finance, business administration, office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, bookkeeping and /or report writing Requires good communication skills and computer literacy
Preferred Qualifications	Minimum of 2 years' experience in a position providing business/administrative support. Demonstrated ability to organize office workflow and interact with technical and professional staff to achieve daily output, including but not limited to invoices, income transmittals and reports Experience in a busy, service-oriented, programmatic or administrative function Must maintain successful working relationship with Program Managers, Coordinators, Program Assistants, and University Departments Must be detail orientated, organized and have the ability to establish priorities and multitask
Equipment Utilized	Computer competence must include extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Outlook, and Excel programs Experience with Rutgers' Financial Management (Oracle Cloud) and Rutgers Marketplace (Jaggaer) programs is preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be detail orientated, organized and have the ability to establish priorities and multitask Ability to lift 25 lbs. for management of Center supplies There is no opportunity for remote or hybrid work for this position
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1486
Posting Open Date	07/21/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
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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