Director of Operations and Administration

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 Director of Operations and Administration at the Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing ( SNC) will closely collaborate with the Dean, serving as a key member of the leadership team. This role involves providing leadership, communications management, strategy execution, operations management, planning, organizational assessment, and coordination of day-to-day oversight of school operations. This position is common in other schools across campus thus mirrors the areas of responsibility. Working with the Dean, Senior Associate Deans, Associate Deans, Business Manager, and Department Chairs, the Director will develop and execute strategic communication and direction for enhance operational efficiencies and maximize resources. Responsibilities include coordinating operations, facilities, human resources, security, and managing special projects as directed by the Dean.

The Director will provide direct project support to the Dean, managing priorities, deadlines, and expectations for special projects. This includes developing, executing project plans, and frequent communication that is confidential as needed. Additionally, the Director will coordinate recurring commitments such as committee, council, board, staff, faculty, and budget meetings. Duties also encompass preparing necessary documents, including agendas, task lists, and presentations, along with logistical and operational support for various projects, events, and faculty/staff searches.

The Director will serve as the human resource management unit liaison, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with the SNC business manager and other campus business partners, to develop and execute staffing strategies aligned with strategy, mission, goals and direction of the SNC. The director will work closely with hiring managers to ensure available resources so they may effectively manage their teams and will be responsible to develop effective and efficient workflows and processes for the SNC which support the relevant business processes. The director will work collaboratively with hiring managers to ensure effective human resource management, communication with the dean on staffing challenges, and will defer to the appropriate human resources business partner in Camden Human Resources to resolve staffing challenges.

The Director will manage short and long-term projects, contribute to strategic planning for the SNC, and oversee facilities management, communicating any issues and ensuring proper use of space and equipment.

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

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.

Dynamic and positive leadership skills are essential to the effective implementation of this position. Qualifications for the role include a bachelor's degree and five or more years of relevant experience in higher education administration. Networking and bridge building with internal and external stakeholders within the Rutgers-Camden region is expected. Attention to detail, forward thinking, innovative, creative, enthusiastic with acute problem solving and people skills is critical.

Computer programs such as Microsoft office and evaluation tools, a working knowledge of Peoplesoft, HCM, Canvas is also required.