Director of Administration

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $109K - $166K 💻 Other 🗓️ June 25th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Director of Administration for the School of Arts & Sciences. The Director will lead fiscal, operational, and organizational management of the Office of Undergraduate Education, acting as a strategic advisor and partner to advance the School's academic mission through financial stewardship, standardized administrative processes, and providing operational and financial data to support planning and decision-making.

Highlights

Serve as senior administrative leader managing fiscal, operational, and organizational aspects of a complex multi-unit academic portfolio.
Act as strategic advisor to SAS Office of Undergraduate Education leadership and collaborate with broader SAS administration.
Coordinate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for multiple units.
Oversee personnel and operating budgets and ensure compliance with university policies.
Establish standardized administrative systems and processes to increase efficiency.
Provide timely and clear operational and financial data to aid institutional planning and decisions.
Require bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of progressive experience in higher education administration or similar roles with demonstrated operational and fiscal oversight.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and strong communication, leadership, collaboration, and project management abilities.
Preferred experience includes familiarity with complex higher education settings, strategic planning frameworks, and understanding challenges in undergraduate education.
Salary range from $108,670 to $166,424, with competitive benefits including medical, retirement, paid leave, and educational benefits.