Assistant Director of HR Administration, Initiatives, and Programming

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $145K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ April 13th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring an Assistant Director of HR Administration, Initiatives, and Programming. This role supports the Senior Vice President for Human Resources by managing daily operations, leading strategic HR projects, preparing executive briefings, and overseeing faculty salary equity programs to advance university HR goals. The position requires strong leadership, collaboration, data analysis, and expertise in labor relations within a complex academic environment.

Highlights

Provide executive support including briefing preparation and follow-up coordination for the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
Supervise and mentor administrative staff while managing office operations, scheduling, budgeting, and communication systems.
Lead major HR projects, coordinate university-wide events, and manage the Human Resources brand including digital communications
Identify process improvements and develop data-driven reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
Oversee the faculty salary equity program in partnership with academic and administrative units.
Maintain knowledge of university union agreements and provide labor relations guidance aligned with contractual obligations.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to manage sensitive issues diplomatically.
Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, executive support experience, unionized environment experience, and familiarity with higher education policies.
Salary range from $94,492 to $144,715, with final offer based on qualifications and market benchmarks.
Full-time, exempt position with benefits including medical, retirement, educational benefits, and flexible work arrangements subject to approval.