Department Administrator Supervisor

Department Administrator Supervisor

The Psychology department at Rutgers University – Newark (RU-N) is made up of world-class experts in development, perceptual, social, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. Members of our department engage in research collaborations that cross departments, campuses, institutions, and countries, engaging with and serving the greater Newark area, providing invaluable hands-on lab experience to undergraduates, and fostering student involvement in research. It is also home to the most popular RU-N Major.

Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Department Administrator Supervisor for the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark. Reporting to the Department Chair, the Department Administrator manages daily operations, supports faculty and students, and performs administrative, business, and human resources functions for the Department of Psychology.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Coordinating and overseeing administrative functions and operations.
• Managing human resources and payroll.
• Supervising Department staff.
• Overseeing Department budgets and is responsible for Department funds, including restricted, unrestricted, grant, and faculty projects.
• Reconciling accounts.
• Supporting academic programs and operations

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stakeholder-focused team environment and skillfully and professionally handle multiple shifting priorities, interacting successfully with various individuals and stakeholders at all levels of the University and external community.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade - 05

Salary Details

Minimum Salary -

Mid Range Salary -

Maximum Salary -

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 - 37.5

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift

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, 2024. 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 Flex Work@RU Application System.

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Union Description
- Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of administration. Also requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience in an administrative function, excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and strong computer literacy.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and function autonomously with limited supervision. Ability to assess situations quickly and proactively identify and implement solutions to problems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven, stakeholder-focused, confidential, team environment with requirement to skillfully and professionally handle multiple shifting priorities, interacting successfully with a wide variety of individuals and stakeholders at all levels of the University community. Must be able to handle interruptions and quickly reestablish focus on the multiple tasks at hand on a continual basis.