Senior Department Administrator, SPVR

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Department Administrator, SPVR Job Category Staff & Executive
- Administrative & Support
- General Department Theater Arts Overview

Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good. Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers-New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

The nation's eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers-New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Department Administrator Supervisor for the Theater Department, Mason Gross School of the Arts (MGSA). Reporting directly to the Chair, Theater Department and dotted line reporting to Associate Dean for Finance & Administration of MGSA, the Senior Department Administrator serves as a chief non-academic officer for the Theater Department.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

* Provide administrative leadership and management of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, personnel, facilities coordination, events, and all administrative operational and financial functions.

* Oversee a team of administrative staff and ensuring an inviting, professional, responsive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders.

* Prepare, review and analyze financial data and reports for internal and external purposes.

* Maintain records and regularly reconcile accounts and reports to ensure that expenses are within budget.

* Manage faculty and staff personnel and payroll processes.

* Interact extensively with the University community, students and prospective students, the public, and external agencies and organizations.

* Work with a professional demeanor and multitasks in a fast-paced, stakeholder focused, team environment and complete work with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goal of the Department, MGSA, and RU, and the role the tasks and responsibilities of this position play in achievement of these goals.

FLSA Exempt Grade 06 Salary Details $85,000 to $98,000 starting salary Minimum Salary  Mid Range Salary  Maximum Salary  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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* 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 (when applicable)

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation People Soft Seniority Unit Terms of…