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Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Director of Business Services and Program Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	School of Social Work
Overview	The School of Social Work mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge through social work research, education, and training that promotes social and economic justice and strengthens individual, family, and community well-being in this diverse and increasingly global environment of New Jersey and beyond.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Director of Business Services and Program Manager for the School of Social Work (SSW). The Assistant Director will play a central role in the administration and coordination of human resources programs and policies for staff and faculty of the school which includes more than more than 500 full and part-time employees. SSW is a spirited School, committed to a positive workplace culture engaging liberatory consciousness practices. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to serve on SSW and University committees, develop processes and tools in partnership with SSW senior leadership, and work closely with inspiring and highly skilled leaders across different parts of the University.   Reporting to the Director of Business Services, the Assistant Director is responsible for the daily operations as it relates to human resources programs within the SSW.  Among the key duties of this position are the following: Develops and implements programming in support of staff development that includes mentoring, coordination of skills training for communities of practice, and other professional development endeavors in consultation with the SSW Staff Council and the IIDEA (Inclusion, Intersectionality, Diversity, Equity, and Advancement) Committee.   Provides leadership, supervisory orientation, and timely, accurate and strategic counsel to staff managerial officers throughout the school’s units and faculty when needed, independently implementing personnel policies and procedures, establishing department/unit staffing hiring reviews for forward planning.    Manages certain processes for reappointment of non-tenure track faculty and oversees the Part Time Lecturer/Coadjutant appointment & reappointment process.    Oversees continuous and new regulatory HR compliance matters.    Primary decision-maker for salary negotiations of staff compensation, working directly with University Human Resources and Office of University Labor Relations and SSW management and hiring officers on contractual/bargaining unit matters and university policy, in alignment with regulatory and statutory employment guidelines.    Supervises the work of the SSW HR Administrative Coordinator.    Serves as the school’s HR approver for new hires and reappointments and Authorizer I approver for Class 1 faculty/staff job postings.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	81752.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	103477.000
Annual Maximum Salary	125202.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in human resource management or a related field. At least 5 years directly related experience of increasing responsibility in a leadership or managerial role that demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of human resources administration and development, including current and emerging issues in a higher education environment.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to write, and edit with a high level of computer literacy. Ability to work in a fast—paced environment. Able to independently exercise sound judgement. Experience implementing and applying inclusionary (or DEI) practices.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree preferred (human resource management or a related field). Extensive working knowledge of university systems such as HCM, ROCS, etc. Ability to work in a confidential setting with tight deadlines while maintaining morale and productivity within a small team.
Equipment Utilized	Requires the regular use of a Windows computer and expertise with the following software: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access). Ability to work with database systems and any current and future technology needed to support the role, hybrid and virtual work and ability to collect, interpret and analyze data utilizing university systems and software for reporting purposes.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs.
Special Conditions	Occasionally must attend evening or weekend events, or visit other SSW locations in Newark, Camden, and other remote office locations.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0482
Posting Open Date	02/17/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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