Administrative Assistant

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 is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Department of Biology and Center for Computational and Integrative Biology. This position will provide administrative support for active science-based department and center, supporting faculty in academics and research aims in the assigned unit.

The Administrative Assistant plans, organizes, executes, and coordinates office procedures and routines. Performs diversified and confidential, secretarial, clerical, and basic administrative duties that require judgment in the resolution of routine administrative processing issues and in the selection of the proper procedures to employ. Performs professional work that requires knowledge of general administrative/office management practices including email, telephone, filing, faxing, data entry, spreadsheet creation, report generation. This position is responsible for providing complex administrative support and customer-oriented services with the expectation that specific duties may shift depending on departmental need.

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

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.

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, bookkeeping, and/or report writing.

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, bookkeeping, and/or report writing.

Knowledge of Cornerstone, Blackboard, and the University's policies and procedures is preferred. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially with Word and Excel a plus.

Knowledge of or the ability to learn course platforms like Blackboard and Sakai and to help faculty with the use of them as necessary.

Communication skills, flexible in an ever changing environment. Must be able to multi-task under pressure and meet tight deadlines.