Posting Summary:

Overview: 

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

Must possess a bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, public administration, management, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of management and administrative principles and practices. Also requires a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in administrative function, excellent communication skills, computer literacy, excellent customer service skills, office administration, project management, organization, coordination, and/or report writing principles and practices. They should also have the ability to successfully interact with and build relationships with a variety of individuals. The Department Administrator should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, as well as contribute excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking abilities. The Department Administrator must demonstrate advanced skill in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint), and have the ability to learn and operate other campus database systems (Navigate, Smartsheet, Microsoft products). Prior administrative support to upper-level management or executive level, preferably in an institution of higher education, and experience working in a student service office in a college environment is preferred. Significant event management, payroll, and budget management experience are strongly preferred. Experience working with and supporting first-generation college students and students with disabilities is highly desirable. Candidates with superior multitasking abilities coupled with outstanding customer service orientation, event management, payroll, and budget management experience are strongly preferred. 

Equipment Utilized: 

MS Office Suite, internet, Teams, Smartsheet, computer competency in reading and evaluating spreadsheets, document processing, databases, student information systems, and other computer-based platforms including Rutgers systems such as HCM, Cornerstone, Marketplace, Concur, PeopleSoft, EAB/Navigate, etc. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

Meets all deadlines as indicated by the supervisor. Administrative tasks are accomplished carefully and thoroughly, with appropriate questions asked when necessary to ensure that the job is done efficiently. Demonstrates a working knowledge of university policies and procedures. 

Direct link to apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/271255