Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Business Assistant II |
| Job Category |
URA-AFT Administrative |
| Department |
BSPPP - Dean's Office |
| Overview |
The Bloustein School seeks to improve our increasingly urbanized and interconnected world by exploring planning approaches and public policy solutions that are healthier, greener, fairer, and generate greater prosperity than do current practices. It pursues equitable and efficient solutions to public problems at multiple levels from the global to the local and emphasizes the professional perspectives of urban planning, public policy, and public health. Within each of these domains, the school advances its aspiration to be a global leader in teaching, research, and service by engaging society's challenges with focused programs that align current strengths with emerging needs. Its mission includes:
* Solving public problems through constructive engagement of governmental, private, and non-profit actors;
* Addressing the challenge of urbanization in its various global manifestations;
* Serving New Jersey's need for a rigorous and engaging public policy forum; and
* Preparing students for rewarding professional careers in public service.
For more information please visit: https://bloustein.rutgers.edu |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Assistant II for the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (
BSPP) - Dean's Office. Reporting to the Director of Business, Sr Exec Director of the Center for Urban Policy Research (
CUPR), and the
CUPR Associate Director, the Business Assistant II helps to provide accounting and budget support to Directors, Principal Investigators, and research staff.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Works with individual PI's on grant submission preparation (pre-award).
- Works with guidance to collect documentation for submission and especially grant budget development.
- Monitors grants post-award working with guidance on subcontract and consultation agreements and reconciling grant accounts including troubleshooting using university reports and resources. Prepares PI reports and helping to build funder interim reports and close out reports.
- Handles day to day accounting support, purchasing, payroll, hourly student submissions and bill payment functions.
- Supports creation of financial reports and analysis and financial adjustments (salary adjustments, commitment adjustments and corrections as needed.
- Handles support of IRB submissions (i.e., submissions in the eIRB system as well as overseeing correspondence between center staff and IRB administrators.)
- Supports faculty as they develop and submit proposals through the University systems.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
03 |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
52602.480 |
| Mid Range Salary |
64788.980 |
| Maximum Salary |
76975.480 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| Union Description |
URA-AFT Administrative |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Good communication skills and computer literacy.
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within a reasonable time frame with emphasis on prioritizing tasks with time constraints.
- Computer literacy and intermediate to expert ability in Excel with an interest in learning database management.
- Must be flexible, enthusiastic, and ambitious.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience with Rutgers systems.
RAPSS, reporting tools (ORACLE) and financial reports.- Cornerstone, HCM, Concur, etc.
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| Equipment Utilized |
- Oracle.
- Rutgers systems.
- Microsoft Suite.
- Access database.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- May occasionally need to be available outside standard business hours for special events.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST2057 |
| Posting Open Date |
10/01/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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