Business Assistant II

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The School of Social Work mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge through social work research, education, and training that promotes social and economic justice and strengthens individual, family, and community well-being in this diverse and increasingly global environment of New Jersey and beyond.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Assistant II for the School of Social Work. This position, reporting to the Assistant Director of Business Services, will be responsible for providing administrative support to the School of Social Work, its Business Services team, and the Dean’s Office.

• Supports transactional processing in HR and procurement systems.
• Supports and coordinates special projects.
• Serves as a key point of contact for SSW’s access management process.
• Prepares and submits HR transactions and payroll adjustments.
• Prepares procurement requests.
• Works on special projects for the Dean’s Office or other SSW departments.
• Prepares agendas and presentation materials as needed.
• Tracks key deliverables and deadlines.
• Facilitates communication among internal departments and external partners.
• Provides general office and administrative support, including scheduling, communications, and recordkeeping as needed.

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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.

• 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

Full Time

Standard

Hours:

37.50
Daily

Work Shift:

Day

URA‑AFT Administrative

People Soft

Staff - 12 month

ABP

• Bachelor’s degree, and at least two (2) years of administrative support/programmatic experience OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience with demonstrated competency in the required skills.

• Familiarity with HR, payroll, and procurement systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools.

• At least two years of administrative support experience, preferably in an academic environment.
• Experience with Rutgers systems (e.g., HCM, ROCS, Marketplace).
• Prior experience supporting senior leadership or academic administration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Standard office equipment.

• Standard office equipment.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Rutgers HCM, ROCS, Concur, Marketplace, Service Now.

• Physical demands are those typical of an office environment.
• May occasionally require support for in‑person or virtual events outside of standard business hours.
• Successful applicants will be subject to a Background Check.

Posting Number: 26ST0358
Posting Open Date: 03/04/2026