Assistant Director of Financial Operations Rutgers University life insurance, employee discount United States, Jersey, Brunswick May 05, 2026
Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Director of Financial Operations
Job Category Staff & Executive
- Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department RWJ
- RHG Finance
Overview Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University
- Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University
- Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in ark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations.
Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Brunswick, ark's University Hospital in ark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Operations for the Finance Office at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role is responsible for Sponsored Research Administration for RWJMS grants and contracts
- including pre
- and post-award, compliance, and reporting.
Assists with the development of the annual RWJMS budget. Performs general accounting functions, reconciliations, analyses and prepares ad-hoc financial reports. Assists with the development, implementation and monitoring of RWJMS financial policies and procedures. This role plays a vital part in advancing the school's goals by ensuring fiscal stewardship, operational excellence, and alignment with regulatory requirements. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Directs and manages the RWJMS Research Support Team (10-15 members) which includes Senior Grants Administrators, Grants Administrators and Financial Analysts. The Research Support Team administers the grants and contracts for the Clinical Departments, Research Institutes (CARE-PC, CHINJ & RINTS) and the Dean's Offices (Education, Community Health and Global Health).
Collaborates with the RWJMS Director of Financial Operations and Research Support Team, as well as central Rutgers University offices, to provide comprehensive budget and finance services for the respective departmental communities.
Coordinates compilation and review of the respective annual grants/research budgets prepared by Research Support Team with specific attention to ensure accuracy, adherence to relevant polices, consistency and reasonableness (execution & oversight).
Assists Director of Financial Operations with annual RWJMS budget process development.
Develops monthly RWJMS-wide financial statements on both a consolidated & departmental level that identify current financial position and budget variances to support variance analysis and financial statement narrative development.
Assists Director of Financial Operations with interpreting Rutgers and RBHS financial policies and procedures to ensure efficient integration into the RWJMS financial operating environment. FLSA Exempt
Grade 33S
Salary Details Minimum Salary 122434.000
Mid Range Salary 154879.000
Maximum Salary 187324.000
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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs Position Status Full Time
Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description MPSC
- Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff
- 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Master's Degree in Business Administration or business related discipline.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive financial managerial experience required, preferably in an academic environment.
Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated strong knowledge of and experience with financial and administrative systems (financial information systems, purchasing, payroll and human resources).
Demonstrated capability of handling confidential and sensitive material and interactions.
Outstanding human relations skills, and the ability to function in a team environment required. Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 26ST0443
Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Downtown Brunswick
City Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details 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. 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
