Director of Administration

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $109K - $166K 💻 Other 🗓️ June 1st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is hiring a Director of Administration for the School of Arts & Sciences. The role entails managing fiscal, operational, and organizational functions across multiple units within the School's Office of Undergraduate Education, supporting over 22,000 students. The Director provides strategic financial stewardship, oversees budgeting and personnel management, ensures policy compliance, and facilitates information sharing to advance the undergraduate academic mission.

Highlights

Serve as senior administrative leader responsible for fiscal and operational management across a multi-unit higher education portfolio.
Act as strategic advisor to SAS-OUE leadership and collaborate with SAS Administration to support academic goals.
Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for multiple units.
Oversee personnel and operating budgets; establish standardized administrative processes.
Ensure compliance with University, School, and Board of Governors policies.
Provide clear operational and financial data to support institutional decision-making.
Required skills include advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management, financial analysis, strategic leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and at least 7 years of progressive higher education administration or organizational leadership experience.
Preferred: Experience in complex higher education settings and familiarity with strategic planning frameworks.
Salary range from $108,670 to $166,424 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and employee educational benefits.