Director of Administrative Operations

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The School of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The School of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

The Director of Operations and Administration of the Rutgers University-Camden Faculty of Arts and Sciences ( FASC) will report directly to the dean and serve as a member of the dean's leadership team. The Director of Operations and Administration will provide leadership, planning, ongoing organizational assessment, and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the school. Within the school, this position will work closely with the dean, associate deans, business manager and department chairs and center directors, will develop and execute a strategic plan for the school to create operational efficiencies and maximize the resources of the school. Additionally, this position will provide coordination for the management of all operations within the FASC, facilities, human resources, security, etc. The Director will be responsible to manage and coordinate special projects as required and directed by the dean, and will coordinate facilities and space management projects for the FASC.

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:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Requires a bachelor's degree in administration, education, organizational development or related field, and five or more years of experience in a leadership role in higher education administration; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of higher education strategic planning and academic administration. Requires outstanding oral and written communication skills, demonstrated track record of project management, customer service/ interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills, advanced computer skills and ability to work effectively with staff (including training, the monitoring and evaluating of performances). Must be able to prevent and solve problems and evaluate and improve processes and practices. Must exercise sound judgement in decision making. Incumbent will be required to build relationships and engage multiple groups of stakeholders at various levels of the organization, as well as hold direct reports and school leadership accountable.

Advanced degree preferred; demonstration of a history of leadership supporting change management and transformation.

Software typical of a higher education office environment, including proficiency in use of virtual meeting software and technologies

Typical office environment. May require long hours at a desk/computer.