Assistant Director of Financial Operations

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $122K - $187K 💻 Finance 🗓️ June 2nd, 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 RWJMS Research Support Team, manages sponsored research administration for grants and contracts, assists with budget development, prepares financial reports, and ensures compliance with financial policies to support the school’s fiscal stewardship and operational excellence.

Highlights

Manages RWJMS Research Support Team (10-15 members) overseeing grants administration for clinical departments, research institutes, and dean’s offices.
Handles pre- and post-award sponsored research administration, compliance, and reporting for RWJMS grants and contracts.
Collaborates with RWJMS Director of Financial Operations and Rutgers central offices to provide budget and finance services.
Coordinates review and compilation of annual grants and research budgets ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies.
Assists with annual RWJMS budget process development and monthly consolidated financial statement preparation.
Interprets and integrates Rutgers and RBHS financial policies within RWJMS financial operations.
Requires a Master’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline and at least five years of progressive financial managerial experience, preferably in an academic environment.
Requires strong knowledge of financial and administrative systems, including financial information systems, purchasing, payroll, and human resources.
Salary range from $122,434 to $187,324 with final offer based on qualifications and departmental funding.
Position is full-time, exempt, with a 37.5-hour workweek and requires on-site presence.