Senior Department Administrator

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership and management of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, personnel, and facilities coordination
• Oversee a team of administrative staff to ensure a professional and responsive atmosphere for students, faculty, and staff
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial data and reports for internal and external purposes
• Maintain records and regularly reconcile accounts to ensure expenses remain within budget
• Manage faculty and staff personnel and payroll processes
• Interact extensively with the University community, students, and external organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least five (5) years of administrative management experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Strong skills in budget forecasting, developing spreadsheets, and accounting reports
• Outstanding organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• Experience in theater or performing arts management
• Experience working within a college or university setting

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage and employee discount programs

About the Company

Rutgers University is a premier Big Ten research university and the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design.