Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Specialist
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Grants Management
Department	Pharm - Pharmaceutical Chem
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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Business Specialist for the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Manages and supervises daily operations encompassing a wide range of business activities, including finance, budget, and grant accounting, as well as the administration of policies, grant administration (pre-award, post-award and contracts), space and facilities planning, purchasing and academic support. Analyzes and reviews financial data; forecasts and develops budgets. Manages and resolves financial issues and implements university policies and procedures. Acts as a preparer for Commit Accounting in HCM and monitors all payroll accounts relating to grants or non-grants. Assists faculty in grant applications. Monitors fiscal compliance and enforces applicable regulations (e.g., state, federal, grant, and University). Acts as a liaison to ensure the integration of Department business activities with corresponding functions at the departmental, School of Pharmacy and university level. Administration of department space and facilities planning, purchasing, academic support, personnel/payroll. Acts as a liaison to ensure the integration of Department business activities with corresponding functions at the departmental, School of Pharmacy and university level. Responsible for appointments and promotions and organizing department recruitment efforts of tenured and nontenured research faculty and all other personnel. Provides support for all department courses.
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, 2023. 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	Nonexempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	58867.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	73298.000
Annual Maximum Salary	87729.000
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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Two years of relevant experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent communication skills, computer literacy, problem solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as a team member. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.), bookkeeping skills, database management, email application and the ability to learn other management systems such as Canvas, Oracle, Marketplace, ROCS, RAPSS etc.
Preferred Qualifications	Strong knowledge of grant administration.
Equipment Utilized	Software including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, Oracle (financial management & Marketplace).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0250
Posting Open Date	02/06/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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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