Director of Administration

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $117K - $191K 💻 Finance 🗓️ June 8th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Director of Administration for the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the New Jersey Medical School. The Director oversees the department's financial and operational integrity by managing resources, recruiting faculty and clinical staff, implementing budget controls, and monitoring clinical care quality and efficiency, while reporting to the Chair and Associate Dean.

Highlights

Lead all administrative functions of the Department of Otolaryngology, including finance, human resources, and operations.
Develop and implement departmental financial policies, including budgeting, financial strategies, and audit controls.
Collaborate with the Chair to establish short- and long-term operational and financial plans aligned with the university's mission.
Monitor inpatient and outpatient clinical care volumes to enhance quality and efficiency of service delivery.
Manage faculty salary structures, performance metrics, and incentive systems under institutional and state guidelines.
Require a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/Public Administration or related fields; Master’s preferred.
Require at least 8 years of progressive professional experience, including 3 years managerial and 5 years supervisory experience, preferably in healthcare or university environments.
Must possess strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with experience working in unionized settings.
Salary range is $116,617 to $191,480, with final offer based on qualifications, experience, and funding availability.
Position requires full on-site work and comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and more.