Senior Department Administrator, SPVR

Job Category Staff & Executive
- Administrative & Support

Department

Department Music

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 SPVR for the Music Department, Mason Gross School of the Arts ( MGSA ). Reporting directly to Director of Music Department and dotted line reporting MGSA Associate Dean for Finance & Administration, serves as the chief non‑academic officer for the Music Department.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides administrative leadership in department accounting and budgeting, purchasing, personnel and payroll, facilities coordination, events, and all administrative, operational, and financial functions.
• Manages departmental accounts, unrestricted and restricted accounts, including and not limited to, faculty research funds and grants, gifts, and endowment.
• Builds and oversees a team of staff and ensuring an inviting, professional, responsive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 06

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary

Maximum 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.

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Working Hours 37.5

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field, and at…