Director of Administration

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director of Administration for the School of Arts & Sciences ( SAS ). The Director of Administration will report to the Vice Dean of Undergraduate Education. The School of Arts and Sciences' Office of Undergraduate Education ( SASOUE ) leads all aspects of the School's undergraduate academic enterprise, supporting excellence, innovation, and equity in education for more than 22,000 students across 100+ majors and minors. With approximately 100 full-time professional staff and academic advisors across multiple subunits, SAS - OUE oversees a comprehensive system of academic advising and student support services; administers scholarships and student engagement programs; provides training and support for faculty in their roles as educators; and manages school level undergraduate academic operations including course scheduling, curricular review and approval processes, and assessment of student learning outcomes. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Serves as the senior administrative leader responsible for fiscal, operational, and organizational management across this complex, multi-unit portfolio. Acts as a strategic advisor and key partner to SAS-OUE leadership, working collaboratively with SAS Administration to advance the School's undergraduate academic mission through strong financial stewardship, operational alignment, and integrated administrative practices. Coordinates financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Oversees personnel and operating budgets across multiple units. Establishes standardized processes and efficient administrative systems. Ensures compliance with University, School, and Board of Governors policies. Serves as a central conduit for information sharing. Provides clear, reliable operational and financial data to support institutional planning and decision-making.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, strategic planning, or organizational leadership in role(s) that demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and successful application of generally accepted accounting principles and practices as well as operational oversight.

City:

New Brunswick State:

NJ Equipment Utilized:

Standard office software and systems. Project management, financial management and reporting systems, and data analysis tools as needed.

Posting Number:

26ST1168