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Rutgers University

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.