Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Operations Area Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	SEBS - Dean's Office
Overview	The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics. In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Operations Area Manager for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The Manager supports the Office of Business Administration with the strategic management of all off-campus facilities and resources and ensures efficient and effective utilization of funds to best support the strategic goals of the School and the outlying research field stations, farms and other facilities. This Manager will report to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides support services in the areas of property management, design and space planning, maintenance of building facilities, equipment and machinery. Coordinates with the Director to identify and designate funds, schedule facility modifications and follow up on estimates and any related costs. Oversees all major and minor capital projects for off campus facilities from beginning to end and manage an automotive fleet of vehicles, as well as property lease agreements for the School and Station. Coordinates with SEBS Director of Facilities Management, who is responsible for on-campus facilities, and also work in conjunction with Rutgers Institutional Planning and Operations (IPO) and campus operations managers.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	67500.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	84097.000
Annual Maximum Salary	100694.000
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	Requires a bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience plus a minimum of five years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of coordination, organization and project management.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer literacy and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in working with automated purchasing systems (preferably Oracle or SciQuest). Project work order or management system experience would be helpful.
Equipment Utilized	Position requires use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe suite of products, including Illustrator, Photoshop, project/work order management software. Familiarity with space management software a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able and willing to travel to off campus facilities.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST1444
Posting Open Date	05/31/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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