Associate Dean of Administration

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking an Associate Dean of Administration for the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.

The role serves as the chief operating and administrative officer, partnering with the Dean to oversee strategy, budget, personnel, data infrastructure, and research operations. The position involves coordinating HR for faculty and staff, managing outreach and communications, and ensuring alignment with university policies across the campus, including space and IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of senior-level management in higher education with budget, personnel, and long-range planning.
• Master's degree.
• Experience leading a diverse school with stakeholders across faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Tableau, Salesforce, and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Dean on strategy and project management, including budget, data infrastructure, and personnel.
• Collaborates on policy development and implementation in alignment with university policies.
• Oversees HR for faculty and staff and manages outreach and communications.
• Oversees finance, facilities, space management, and health/safety protocols.
• Reports to the Dean and coordinates with other Associate Deans across the campus.

Skills

Excel

Tableau

Salesforce

Adobe

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

Tools

Tableau

Salesforce

Adobe

Databases

Job description

Position Details

Associate Dean of Administration

Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support - Management

Bloustein Schl Plng & Pub Polc

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Associate Dean of Administration for the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.The Associate Dean of Administration of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is the chief operating and administrative officer of the school.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Supports to the Dean on strategy and project management, and oversight of an array of tasks, including management of data infrastructure, budget and finance, and personnel, as well as oversight of the research enterprise, space, facilities, and computing, and outreach and communications.
• Collaborates with other leadership at the school and in the central administration, addressing policy development and implementation, including the school's compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Maintains the oversight of the school's outreach and marketing, finance and budget, data and technology infrastructure, and all the associated tasks needed for the academic, research, and service enterprises and answerable to all stakeholders, i.e., faculty, staff, students, as well as alumni, peer higher educational institutions, industry, public, government agencies, and other interested parties.
• Oversees and personally coordinates all aspects of faculty human resources, especially appointments, reappointments, and promotions.
• Oversees all aspects of HR for staff in the central and satellite offices.
• Oversees management of marketing/outreach/communications, information technology and tech infrastructure, facilities, including space management and offsite locations, health/safety/security protocols, and all elements of financial management, including research enterprise, financial operations (accounting), and budget.
• Works with the other Associate Deans in the School and throughout the New Brunswick campus and reports to the Dean of the Bloustein School.

Exempt

Grade 09

Minimum Salary 124967.000

Mid Range Salary 158175.000

Maximum Salary 191383.000

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

37.50

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Admin Assembly (MPSC)

PeopleSoft

Staff - 12 month

ABP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of senior-level management experience in higher education administration, with responsibility for budget development, personnel management, and long-range planning.

• Master's degree.
• Higher education experience.
• Ability to assume management-level responsibilities at the highest level of independence.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing an expanding organization.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks of different natures, e.g., budget, personnel, and space allocation within the university, and establish good working relations with faculty, staff, students, and other university personnel, as well as external constituencies.
• Experience in and sensitivity for leading a school with a diverse student body and faculty.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel expertise essential), Adobe, management tools such as Tableau, Salesforce, databases, and be able to access all of the university's primary fiscal and HR systems.

Posting Details

• Posting Number 26ST1811
• Posting Open Date 09/21/2026
• Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
• City New Brunswick
• State NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement