Assistant Director of Financial Operations

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $122K - $187K 💻 Finance 🗓️ June 29th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring an Assistant Director of Financial Operations for the Finance Office at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. This role directs the Research Support Team, manages sponsored research administration for grants and contracts, assists in budget development, performs accounting functions, and ensures financial policies align with regulatory requirements.

Highlights

Direct and manage the RWJMS Research Support Team of 10-15 members including Senior Grants Administrators and Financial Analysts.
Oversee administration of grants and contracts for Clinical Departments, Research Institutes (CARE-PC, CHINJ, RINTS), and Dean's Offices.
Collaborate with RWJMS Director of Financial Operations and Rutgers central offices to provide budget and finance services.
Coordinate and review annual grants/research budgets ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
Develop monthly RWJMS-wide consolidated and departmental financial statements for variance analysis.
Assist in development of the annual RWJMS budget and interpretation of Rutgers and RBHS financial policies.
Required: Master's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline and at least five years of progressive financial managerial experience.
Necessary skills include strong knowledge of financial and administrative systems, confidentiality handling, and strong team collaboration abilities.
Salary range: $122,434 to $187,324 with final offer based on qualifications and funds availability.
Position status: full-time, exempt, fully on-site, operating under MPSC - Legacy UMD union representation.