Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Specialist
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	Univ Communications &Marketing
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Business Specialist for the Department of University Communications and Marketing. Reporting to the Business Manager for the Business Affairs Office of the Department of University Communications and Marketing the Business Specialist is responsible for providing financial and administrative support to the Business Affairs Office to assist with the department’s finance, purchasing, personnel and administrative needs. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Processes requisitions for the Business Manager’s review and approval, specifically those that involve more complex agreements. Serves as the department’s IPO buyer. Produces reports on transactions for specific projects and initiatives based on specifications provided by the Business Manager and reviews transactional data in assigned project and general ledger and project strings for accuracy. Processes hiring forms in HCM for all classes of employees and performs general on-boarding for new class 1 employees. Enters charging instructions in HCM for staff wages and salary. Maintains archives of personnel files. Performs a bi-annual I-9 audit for the Department. Maintains absence records for senior leaders and administrative staff. Maintains up-to-date financial records in Filemaker—the Department’s proprietary job tracking database—for Creative Services. Maintains the department’s facilities. Performs other duties upon request by the Business Manager. Maintains an understanding of the University’s policies and inform staff of any changes.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	58867.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	73298.000
Annual Maximum Salary	87729.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
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 in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and standard university procurement practices. A minimum of two years relevant experience in a business or administrative function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience supervising administrative or business staff. Excellent communications skills and an understanding of office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, and computer literacy. Must be detail-oriented and value cross-collaboration. Must also have a commitment to accuracy and process and seeks to proactively resolve business-related issues.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with Cornerstone and related applications. Prefers three years of experience in a business or administrative function.
Equipment Utilized	Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Physical Demands and Work Environment	This position will work autonomously in collecting and entering payroll forms with little supervision.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST1156
Posting Open Date	05/03/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.

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