Department Administrator

Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Department Administrator for the Department of Landscape Architecture within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences ( SEBS ). Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides administrative support and supervision of the daily operations of the Department of Landscape Architecture to accomplish the mission and goals of the unit. Provides support to the Department Chair in administering departmental programs. Develops and supervises the implementation of procedures and processes. Provides oversight facilitation and supervision of academic support and policy interpretation; reappointment/promotion and implementation. Oversees business processes relating to Human Resources. Resolves a diverse range of problems consistent with an understanding of the mission vision role and goals of the Department of Landscape Architecture. Shows consistency 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 to meet the differing needs of the units diverse population. Exercises independent judgment in resolving departmental research teaching and personnel and administrative needs. Provides information and explanations to school and university administrators faculty students and staff. Creates informational materials. Provides general unit supporting research analysis and proposal data. Prepares processes and controls records statistics reports and documents and/or performs fiscal support functions. Arranges and coordinates design and logistics for events and meetings and serves as liaison with outside departments and other units. Authorizes building access and resolves safety and security issues.

Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences located on the George H. Cook Campus is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research teaching and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors including plant and animal sciences microbiology biotechnology agriculture and food systems landscape architecture food and nutritional sciences ecology and evolution marine science and oceanography environmental sciences and meteorology human ecology entomology and environmental economics. In addition to instruction in the classroom field and laboratory our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories farms business incubators and marine stations throughout the state.

Preferred Qualifications
Five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative function. Excellent organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.