Department Administrator – Operations

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $68K - $101K 💻 Operations 🗓️ August 6th, 2026

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is hiring a Department Administrator – Operations for the School of Nursing. This role manages administrative, operational, and project management tasks to ensure smooth daily departmental operations, supports budget planning, facilitates communications, and enhances the student experience while maintaining compliance with institutional policies.

Highlights

Provides high-level administrative support to Directors, including managing confidential communications and coordinating operational initiatives.
Supports budget planning, tracks expenditures, processes invoices, and ensures budget compliance.
Coordinates daily office operations, manages calendars and deadlines, and assists with contract management and registrar functions.
Prepares reports, correspondence, and meeting materials to support departmental functions.
Develops and maintains efficient workflows and operational procedures to improve departmental effectiveness.
Acts as the primary contact for routine inquiries, assisting contract and registrar staff with correspondence and stakeholder communications.
Supports special projects, strategic initiatives, and process improvements as assigned.
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and industry-specific software, with preferred knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS).
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least two years of administrative support experience.
Salary range spans from $68,278.48 to $100,509.48 annually, with benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational discounts.