Program Administrator

Program Administrator The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Innovative academic offerings include bachelor's, master's, post‑master's, DNP and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ. Rutgers School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelors, masters, post‑master and doctoral degree programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow. New 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–New 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–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Administrator for Salem for the business office within the School of Nursing. Under direction, the Program Administrator assists the Chief Financial Officer and the Business Manager in overall financial and business operations of the School, reviewing financial analysis, budgeting, projections and other financial related activities, overseeing position control and personnel cost analysis, and conducting academic program related financial analysis for program performance, accreditation data requirements and program enhancement and expansion. Performs other fiscal related activities and special projects as assigned. Reviews and approves purchase orders, check requests and other expense requests for the designated divisions/departments. Interacts and resolves various financial issues and inquiries with Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Payroll regarding funding availability, charge accuracy and related issues. Prepares journal entries, expense reclassification and project adjustments for the designated funds. Processes HR transactions including commitment accounting related to faculty and staff hiring to ensure proper departmental accounts are charged. Reviews and approves staff members' journal entries as assigned. Reviews and oversees monthly FTEs, salary and fringe analysis as part of the monthly finance close. Prepares necessary salary and fringe adjustments related to merit increase, cost of living adjustments, faculty incentive awards and other salary related adjustments according to union requirements and university mandates. Prepares and submits variance analysis compared to the current year budget and prior year expense level with meaningful explanations. Conducts position controls by keeping track of vacant positions, employee status changes, promotions, resignations and other personnel related actions that affect FTEs and salary expenses. Minimum Salary: $100,723; Mid-range Salary: $127,415; Maximum Salary: $154,106. 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. 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 Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or a related field (Master's degree preferred) plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible financial analytical experience. Knowledge in spreadsheet applications and database systems used in financial and/or accounting applications is required. Additional related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year‑for‑year basis. 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr