Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Assistant I
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	Engn - Biomedical Engineering
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 Assistant I for the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The position reports to the Department Administrator. Under department administrator supervision, this position will provide the department a variety of financial and HCM related services: including procurement, accounting and HR procedures, and administrative support for the faculty, staff and graduate student population while exercising discretion and good judgment. All functions performed accurately and thoroughly, within appropriate and relevant deadlines, and in compliance with all applicable policies and processes of the BME department and Rutgers University. Must be able to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously, be customer-focused, participate in a team environment with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the department. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Creates requisitions and monitors outstanding encumbrances, resolves issues with Invoice processing Assists faculty and students with processing Online Expense Reports Performs Journal Entries and project cost adjustments Preparer for HR actions/Payroll Serves as a HCM -HR system preparer for new hires and new appointments and creates new hire letters for faculty and staff Enters appointments, reappointments and terminations Enters charging instructions for new hires and reappointments Resolves any issues with payroll regarding salaries and enters salary reallocation when needed. Serves as Guardian I-9 preparer for all Department new hires and manages visa requests and issues regarding non-compliance employees regarding visa status. Updates and initiates visa information for all current and new hires Monitors all hourly time entry into web-clock and ensures adherence to the maximum time allowed per week. Resolves any issues regarding errors on their records . documentation. Enters hours into PeopleSoft Reviews, reconciles and makes appropriate adjustments related to tuition charges of the department’s Fellows, Teaching and Graduate Assistants Monitor’s department’s supply inventory and resources. Contacts vendors to place orders. Keeps track of Blanket Purchase Orders Assists Faculty Search Committee and Department Administrator with faculty recruitment, agenda, and travel arrangements. Processes candidates expenses. Assists with all department events when needed Maintains historical database of business expenses/functions of department Provides for financial oversight of core facilities/cost centers that are managed by the department Assist faculty with grant and budget preparation. Creates / Prepares purchase orders
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	51359.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	63909.500
Annual Maximum Salary	76460.000
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
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and / or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understand of office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, bookkeeping and / or report writing. A minimum of two years relevant experience in a financial/accounting function, good communication skills, and computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications	Excellent knowledge of Rutgers Financial Management system Requires excellent communication and computer skills Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) Must have ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities Ability to work on a team with highest level of attention to detail
Equipment Utilized	Desktop Computer, copier, fax machine, office phone
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0741
Posting Open Date	03/22/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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