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Business Assistant II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Dec 24, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Assistant II
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SEBS - Business Office
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. The Plant Diagnostic Laboratory and Soil Testing Laboratory are service laboratories of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station-Rutgers Cooperative Extension, offering analytical and diagnostic information to NJ growers, homeowners, Rutgers researchers, engineers, and others.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Assistant II for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position reports to the SEBS/ NJAES Business Office's Business Manager II Supervisor and works closely with the Plant Diagnostic and Soil Testing Laboratories on financial operations matters. The position will be based in two sites in New Brunswick: The Soil Testing Lab at Rutgers Administrative Services Building II on Rt 1 near Ryders Lane and the Plant Diagnostic Lab at Horticultural Farm 2 on Ryders Lane. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Gives business support to the Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic labs by aiding with the coordination and administration of office activities to achieve their objective. Processes about 8000 samples yearly, while the Plant Diagnostic Lab processes over 2000. Prepares financial documents such as requisitions, cash journals, travel orders, and payroll. Handles commitment accounting, bi-weekly class 4 payroll, and travel expense reports, ensuring funding availability. Prepares and coordinates administrative work of the unit, which may include general office work, answering multiline phone system and greeting of visitors, academic support, policy dissemination and application, and office operations/maintenance. Works with minimal supervision and within parameters set by University Policy and NJAES/SEBS financial procedures.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	50065.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	62252.00
Annual Maximum Salary	74438.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and /or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, bookkeeping and /or report writing.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires good communication skills and computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications	Minimum of 2 years experience in a position providing business/administrative support. Demonstrated ability to organize office workflow and interact with technical and professional staff to achieve daily output, including but not limited to invoices, income transmittal's and reports. Familiarity with the mission, organization, and functioning of NJAES and Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Knowledge and/or interest in soil and/or agronomy/horticulture is desirable. Experience with Rutgers' Financial Management (Oracle Cloud) and Rutgers Marketplace (Jaggaer) programs, and familiarity with Payment Industry Compliance Data Security Standards (credit card processing security) is preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Computer competence must include extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Outlook, and Excel programs.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be comfortable within the adjacent laboratory environment. Duties related to the laboratory require tolerance for dust and ability to carry loads (up to 25 pounds).
Special Conditions	It will be necessary to split the workday between the two laboratories; locations are about 1 mile apart; this short commute can include delivery of samples from ASBII's mail room to the Plant Diagnostic Lab. There is no opportunity for flex work in the position.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2876
Posting Open Date	12/24/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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