Business Manager III

Overview The Business Manager III supports the School of Engineering by coordinating financial and HR operations, working with seven academic departments, and ensuring compliance with institutional regulations. Responsibilities Maintain complete understanding and competency in all business and HR systems, including Oracle Budget/Finance, Procurement, Concur, ROCS, payroll, and scheduling. Implement and maintain policies and procedures to support accurate financial and personnel processing, safeguard university assets, and provide reliable information to stakeholders. Support departmental business and personnel operations for seven academic departments, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines, contractual requirements, labor contracts, and mandatory reporting. Serve as a training liaison responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing employee training in university-required business and personnel systems. Provide oversight and problem solving for payroll processing, personnel transactions, departmental budgeting, account monitoring, purchasing, and other operational activities related to unrestricted, restricted, and endowment accounts. Work independently on assigned responsibilities while operating under the general direction of senior management. Perform professional work requiring knowledge of accounting, budgeting, payroll, and human resource administration principles and practices. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, university departments, and external contacts while supporting operational and administrative goals of the School of Engineering. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and professionally when interacting with internal and external constituents. Demonstrated analytical skills allowing interpretation of budgetary, financial, and related management information. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel (pivot tables), Access, PowerPoint, Tableau. Excellent attention to detail with high accuracy. Strong communication skills, able to present and articulate analytical results and findings to a diverse audience. Good judgment and discretion regarding sensitive or confidential financial or organizational matters. Ability to interact and work effectively with diverse faculty, administrators, research staff, and senior management. Experience supervising and knowledge of progressive discipline is a plus. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in a business, financial, or accounting function. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. Equipment Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel (pivot tables), Access, PowerPoint, Tableau Physical Demands and Work Environment Indoor office environment. Long periods of time on the computer. Benefits 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 Details Employment type: Full Time Standard hours: 37.5 FLSA status: Exempt Grade: 06 Salary range: $77,919.48 – $114,989.48 Work arrangement: eligible for hybrid work arrangement Union: URA-AFT Administrative Payroll designation: PeopleSoft Terms of appointment: Staff – 12 month Pension eligibility: ABP Pre-Employment Screening 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 commences during Flu Season, Rutgers may require prospective employees to provide proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless an exempted medical or religious exemption exists. Failure to provide proof or obtain a valid exemption may result in rescission of a job offer or disciplinary action. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, etc. For additional information please see the Non-discrimination Statement at #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University