Director of Administrative Operations

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University-Camden seeks a Director of Administrative Operations. Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration at Rutgers University-Camden, the Director of Administrative Operations serves to support strategic leadership, overseeing administrative functions and operational alignment across the division. This position works closely with the SR Vice Chancellor and divisional leadership to ensure that administrative systems, communications, and planning efforts support the division's strategic goals and university-wide priorities, and that divisional resources are utilized with efficiency and effectiveness from a holistic view.

The Director is responsible for developing and executing internal and external communication strategies, facilitating effective engagement with university stakeholders, community partners, and external entities, oftentimes on behalf of the SR Vice Chancellor. They will lead the planning and execution of divisional meetings, ensuring agendas and outcomes are aligned with strategic priorities, and will support the development and implementation of a formal strategic plan, if initiated.

This role also includes responsibility for producing reports, board presentation materials, and strategic documentation that support decision-making and institutional accountability. The Director will collaborate with the Senior Vice Chancellor and division directors to design and implement team-building initiatives, staff retreats, and professional development programs that foster a healthy, inclusive, and high-performing work environment. The Director of Administrative Operations will also provide leadership to administrative support staff and will frequently engage in the leadership and coordination of special projects and initiatives.

Additionally, the Director will be expected to understand, interpret, and implement university policies, ensuring compliance and consistency across divisional operations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, navigate diverse stakeholder relationships, and drive operational excellence.

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

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