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Senior Department Administrator SPVR

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Mar 06, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Department Administrator SPVR
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Honors College
Overview	The Honors College is a complex Learning-Living Community with an extensive administrative portfolio of academic, co-curricular, extra-curricular, social, and residential responsibilities. As such it has connections across all campuses and populations, from aspiring applicants to alumni, and including students, staff, faculty, residential faculty, and a cohort of over forty-two individuals involved in the Honors experience across the five campuses.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Department Administrator SPVR for the Honors College. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides overall administrative management and supervision of the daily operations of the Honors College, in coordination with and reporting to the Dean of the College. Ensures accurate and timely processing of management-level requests and actions, and professional, prompt, and courteous service to College administrative team, campus partners, and business units. Develops, maintains, and supervises the implementation of office procedures and processes while providing oversight, facilitation, and supervision of policy interpretation. Oversees purchasing, personnel, space and facilities planning. Coordinates with other staff on major event design, promotion, and implementation/ Oversees internal office business processes. Resolves a diverse range of complications consistent with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the unit and with a comprehensive understanding of administration/office management in accordance with management principles, applicable regulations, and university policies and procedures. Interprets, communicates, and implements policies and practices for differing needs of a diverse student, faculty, and administrative populations. Handles performance standards, conducting and facilitating staff and student employee evaluations. Works with authority to hire and fire student staff and subordinate professional staff, in coordination with the Dean. Coordinates with the Dean on high-level projects that evolve from institutional priorities, faculty relations, staffing needs, assessment and retention, donor relations, and more. Works with strict confidentiality. Works independently, with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results, while serving in the capacity of the chief-of-staff to the Dean. Performs professional work that requires specialized to general knowledge in one or more fields of management/administration and a solid understanding, use, and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, regulations, terminology, and applied bases in area of specialization.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Salary Details	$85,000 - $92,000
Minimum Salary	82166.000
Mid Range Salary	104002.000
Maximum Salary	125837.000
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	Day
Work Arrangement
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of office administration, work organization, coordination, facilitation, bookkeeping, and/or report writing principles and practices. Five (5) years of prior relevant experience in an administrative function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Exceptional organizational, analytical, managerial, leadership, communication, interpersonal, supervisory and computer skills. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task are necessary. Ability and willingness to quickly learn various institutional systems and processes.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of Cornerstone applications: PeopleSoft, RU Marketplace, ROCS; also Course Atlas, REGIS. Familiarity with Rutgers processes and systems.
Equipment Utilized	Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Proficiency in use of PC or Mac equipment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The Honors College is a fully integrated office and community. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.; some event set-up/tear-down such as moving folding chairs, set-up for events and meals, and take responsibility for certain office and common area facilities.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0445
Posting Open Date	03/06/2026
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

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Immunization Requirements

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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