Business Manager III

Business Manager III

For nearly fifty years, the New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC), funded primarily through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has provided one-on-one counseling, training programs and workshops, and resources to New Jersey's small businesses. Our network of more than 75 experienced counselors helps entrepreneurs with company formation, business plans, buying and selling businesses, raising capital, financial and cash flow management, certifications, accounting, tax, marketing, sales, and more, whether they are starting with an idea or already in business and looking to grow.

Nearly all of our services are provided at no cost through our State Office at Rutgers Business School in Newark, in partnership with seven regional centers hosted at colleges and universities across the state.

Rutgers University – Newark, an urban public research anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Business Manager III for the New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) State Office hosted at Rutgers Business School. Reporting to the NJSBDC Associate State Director. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:
Manages the fiscal administration of grants and other funding sources supporting the NJSBDC State Office and statewide network. Develops, monitors, reconciles, and tracks budgets, expenditures, cost share, program income, and related financial activity for the State Office. Coordinates fiscal and grant-related activities with the NJSBDC's 7 regional subcenters. Assists with subrecipient monitoring, financial reviews, audit support, and follow-up on outstanding fiscal or documentation issues.

Supports the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the NJSBDC State Office. Maintains organized financial records and assists with Rutgers grant, procurement, and accounting workflows to help ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade - 06

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 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System.

Union Description - URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, grants administration, and business operations. A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in financial administration, accounting, grants management, sponsored programs, business operations, or a related area is required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates ability to manage budgets, reconciliations, financial reporting, and administrative processes across multiple funding sources. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills required, along with the ability to maintain accurate records, review financial documentation, and ensure compliance with university and sponsor requirements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also required. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and the ability to work effectively with financial, grant, procurement, and administrative systems is required.

Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree, CPA, or other relevant professional credential preferred. Experience with grants…