Department Administrator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Camden, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $68K - $101K 💻 Administrator 🗓️ April 16th, 2026

Smartsheet

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Department Administrator for its Student Academic Success department. The role involves managing administrative support for multiple units within the division, including high-level calendar management, budget tracking, policy implementation, and supervising student employees, while aligning with the unit's mission and goals.

Highlights

Manage administrative support for the Division of Student Academic Success, including the Vice Chancellor and Executive Director.
Supervise, hire, and train administrative student employees.
Handle calendar management, expense preparation, report analysis, and general communications.
Provide oversight for Rutgers policy interpretation, purchasing, personnel, space, facilities planning, and event management.
Manage budget tracking and standard business processes within the division.
Requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with campus systems such as Navigate, Smartsheet, HCM, Cornerstone, Marketplace, Concur, PeopleSoft, and EAB/Navigate.
Preferred qualifications include at least five years of relevant administrative experience, excellent communication and project management skills, and experience supporting students, especially first-generation college students and those with disabilities.
Must hold a bachelor's degree in higher education administration, public administration, management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Starting salary range is $68,278 to $100,509 based on qualifications and experience.
Offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid leave, retirement plans, life insurance, and educational benefits.