Business Assistant II

Business Assistant II

At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation's highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populationsprofessionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Business Assistant II for the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP). Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides financial and operational support to both the Dean's Office and the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, an autism center. Tracks and reconciles financial activity. Processes procurement, cash receipt, and account administration transactions for unrestricted and restricted accounts. Supports payroll functions. Assists with a variety of accounting and administrative needs as assigned and performs other related duties as required.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 03

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 52602.480

Mid Range Salary - 64788.980

Maximum Salary - 76975.480

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 - Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System.

Union Description - URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

Certifications/Licenses - A valid driver's license would be required for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong communication skills. Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Expected to demonstrate judgment and organizational skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Expected to prioritize tasks effectively and independence in meeting objectives. Regular communication and collaboration with GSAPP Business Managers to ensure timely, accurate completion of work and alignment on business office activities.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience in Rutgers applications Oracle Cloud Financial Management, Jaggaer (Marketplace), PeoplesoftHCM, ROCS, Enterprise Planning & Budgeting Cloud Service.

Equipment Utilized - PC, MS Office Suite, remote meeting applications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, and staff moving about. Must be comfortable working in a specialized educational setting serving children with significant support needs.

Special Conditions - Selected candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check. In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo and authorize the University to conduct fingerprint, criminal history and/or child abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including, but not limited to: the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division and/or the New Jersey Division of State Police, Bureau of Identification. Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the University associated with the background investigations, whether required by statute or not. In accordance with state mandated requirements, candidate must be able to provide documentation of a negative Mantoux test or will be administered to the successful applicant to verify the absence of tuberculosis. In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the University, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing.

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST1446

Posting Open Date - 07/10/2026