Senior Department Administrator, Spvr

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $82K - $126K

💻 Other

🗓️ January 12th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Senior Department Administrator Supervisor for the Philosophy department within the School of Arts and Sciences. The role involves managing the department's nearly $15 million budget, overseeing fiscal and budget planning, space management, faculty and personnel support, and staff supervision while collaborating closely with departmental leadership.

Highlights

Manage overall operations of the Philosophy department with a $15 million budget.
Analyze financial data and prepare reports in compliance with university policies and GAAP.
Strategic fiscal and budget planning, space management, faculty support, and personnel management.
Supervise and evaluate two direct reports.
Collaborate with Chair, Graduate Director, and Undergraduate Director on daily operations and strategic initiatives.
Oversee all human resource functions and assist with faculty promotions.
Required skills include advanced spreadsheet proficiency, knowledge of Rutgers software systems, and strong communication and organizational skills.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business/higher education administration, accounting, or related field plus 5 years of relevant administrative and financial experience, preferably in higher education.
Preferred experience includes familiarity with Rutgers organizational structure and supervising employees.
Salary range: $82,166 to $125,837. Rutgers offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and paid leave.