Assistant Director of HR Administration, Initiatives, and Programming

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $145K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ March 12th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Assistant Director of HR Administration, Initiatives, and Programming. This role partners strategically and operationally with senior HR leadership to manage daily operations, provide executive support, lead major HR projects, and ensure the successful implementation of HR goals. The position also oversees faculty salary equity programs, manages administrative staff, and supports labor relations within a dynamic university environment.

Highlights

Provide executive support and prepare briefings, presentations, and background documents for the Senior Vice President of Human Resources (SVPHR).
Manage and mentor administrative staff while overseeing daily office operations including scheduling, budgeting, and workflow systems.
Lead coordination and implementation of strategic HR projects, initiatives, and internal events such as faculty service recognition ceremonies.
Utilize data analytics to identify process improvements, prepare reports, and support senior leadership decision-making.
Oversee the faculty salary equity program including data analysis, process management, and coordination with academic leadership.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of university labor agreements and provide guidance on union-related considerations.
Strong skills required in project management, data interpretation, and communication, with the ability to navigate sensitive and high-stakes issues.
Proficiency in developing presentations, written briefs, and collaborating across diverse university stakeholders.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with five years of relevant experience; preferred qualifications include advanced degrees and executive-level support experience.
Salary range is $94,492 to $144,715, with competitive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.