Business Assistant I
Business Assistant I
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Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Assistant I for the Anthropology department within the School of Arts and Sciences. The Business Assistant I reports to the Senior Department Administrator SPVR and supports the financial budgetary and fiscal management responsibilities of the SAS Department of Anthropology and all affiliated centers and programs. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works with the Senior Department Administrator to develop and manage budgets. Prepares financial documents reconciles both sponsored and departmental accounts and generates financial reports. Handles procurement transactions and tracks expenditures ensuring appropriate projects and accounts are charged. Arranges all travel and logistics for faculty and visitors and assists with reimbursements. Assists faculty and students with grant proposals funding issues and navigating financial resources for students. Manages the department calendar coordinates space management and participates in special projects. Maintains a strong working knowledge of current of accounting principles and university policies. Works under general supervision performing routine and non-routine work with limited direct instructions and within established work parameters for the unit. Performs professional work requiring knowledge of general accounting principles and practices and the basic application of concepts theories and terminology of accounting. Cross-trains select duties of the Program Coordinator so as to ensure effective coordination and backup across positions and smooth department operation.
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS ) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the RutgersNew Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts. SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences humanities social and behavioral sciences and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20000 students SAS has a membership of over 1700 faculty members more than 500 administrative staff and 200000 living alumni. SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching research and the mission and goals of Rutgers University. The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist inclusive equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators staff and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race ethnicity gender gender identity nationality history sexual orientation religious practices or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Rutgers or other university applications (Cornerstone Oracle SAS portal Concur ROCS etc.). Previous work experience in a university environment. Familiarity with working with faculty and students. Understanding of undergraduate and graduate programs. Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Assistant I for the Anthropology department within the School of Arts and Sciences. The Business Assistant I reports to the Senior Department Administrator SPVR and supports the financial budgetary and fiscal management responsibilities of the SAS Department of Anthropology and all affiliated centers and programs. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works with the Senior Department Administrator to develop and manage budgets. Prepares financial documents reconciles both sponsored and departmental accounts and generates financial reports. Handles procurement transactions and tracks expenditures ensuring appropriate projects and accounts are charged. Arranges all travel and logistics for faculty and visitors and assists with reimbursements. Assists faculty and students with grant proposals funding issues and navigating financial resources for students. Manages the department calendar coordinates space management and participates in special projects. Maintains a strong working knowledge of current of accounting principles and university policies. Works under general supervision performing routine and non-routine work with limited direct instructions and within established work parameters for the unit. Performs professional work requiring knowledge of general accounting principles and practices and the basic application of concepts theories and terminology of accounting. Cross-trains select duties of the Program Coordinator so as to ensure effective coordination and backup across positions and smooth department operation.
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS ) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the RutgersNew Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts. SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences humanities social and behavioral sciences and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20000 students SAS has a membership of over 1700 faculty members more than 500 administrative staff and 200000 living alumni. SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching research and the mission and goals of Rutgers University. The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist inclusive equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators staff and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race ethnicity gender gender identity nationality history sexual orientation religious practices or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Rutgers or other university applications (Cornerstone Oracle SAS portal Concur ROCS etc.). Previous work experience in a university environment. Familiarity with working with faculty and students. Understanding of undergraduate and graduate programs. Advanced proficiency in Excel.
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Full-Time
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