Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Director Administration |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Executive |
| Department |
CINJ - OHRS Quality Assurance |
| Overview |
RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:
VISION:
Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.
MISSION:
Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.
CORE VALUES:
Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge
Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection
Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge
Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions
Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director of Administration within the Office of Human Research Services (
OHRS) at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
The Director of Administration provides strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight for all operational aspects of administrative clinical research services at Rutgers Cancer Institute. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, driving process improvements, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency, and facilitating the growth of the Institute's clinical research portfolio. The position directly manages a significant infrastructure supporting human subject research and plays a key role in achieving the Rutgers Cancer Institute's overall quality research objectives and mission. This individual will lead and mentor a team of professionals, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and contributing to the Institute's national and international standing in cancer research.
Areas of oversight include
OHRS Administration, Clinical Trials Finance, Clinical Trial Informatics, Professional Development, Quality Assurance and Data Monitoring, Protocol Review and Monitoring Systems (
SRB), Regulatory Affairs, and
GMP Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Strategic Leadership and Innovation: Spearheads developing and implementing strategic initiatives designed to enhance current and future clinical research services. This includes identifying opportunities for innovation in research methodologies, optimizing workflows for improved efficiency, and ensuring the scalability of the clinical research infrastructure to support the Institute's growth. The Director will work collaboratively with other leaders to align clinical research strategies with the overall mission and quality objectives of the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
Oversight of the Human Subjects Research Administrative Infrastructure: The Director will oversee the critical infrastructure supporting human subjects' research. This encompasses the leadership and management of the following key functional areas: OHRS Administration, Professional Development, Quality Assurance and Data Monitoring, Clinical Trial Finances, Clinical Trial Informatics, Protocol Review and Monitoring System, Regulatory Affairs, and GMP Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
Direction of Clinical Research Activities: The Director will be responsible for the strategic and operational direction of all finance, regulatory affairs, data management, informatics, education, quality assurance, and data monitoring activities for adult and pediatric clinical research. This includes setting clear objectives, developing performance metrics, and ensuring that these activities are conducted efficiently and in accordance with defined standards and timelines.
Objective Setting and Performance Management: This role involves developing and managing both short-term and long-term personal and departmental objectives that directly address key performance indicators related to service delivery, research quality, and financial performance with the OHRS. The Director will track progress towards these objectives and implement strategies to ensure their achievement.
Grant Reporting and Renewals: The Director will be responsible for producing or coordinating the production of critical annual reports and renewals, particularly the Clinical Protocol Data Management (CPDM) and Protocol Review and Monitoring (PRMS) sections of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG).Contributes to writing the annual progress reports and renewal submissions for other significant research grants, such as those from the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) and the Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN).
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
34S |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
122448.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
162217.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
201985.000 |
| Offer Information |
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. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| Union Description |
Executives and Directors |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in scientific academic health care, preferably in oncology.
- Three (3) years of relevant professional work experience involving the review of budget, organization, administrative practices, computer applications in a large health care or education environment, or government agency.
- At least three years of experience shall have been at the supervisory level.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Demonstrates ability to think strategically and apply broad concepts in practice.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and integration skills with experience in complex, multi-institutional collaborative models or matrix systems.
- Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, as well as the ability to function in a team environment, are required.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Doctorate preferred.
- Association of Clinical Research Professionals (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (CCRP) certification preferred.
- Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment is preferred.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
- Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing.
- No special vision requirements.
- Lifting up to 25 lbs.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment. Moderate noise.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0330 |
| Posting Open Date |
02/19/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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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 |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Feb 19, 2026