Director Spec. Proj.

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Recruitment/Posting Title Director Spec. Proj
Job Category Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning
Department RBHS Faculty Affairs
Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director of Special Projects in the Office of Faculty Affairs for Rutgers Biomedical and Health Science.

The Director is an integral member of the combined office of RBHS Academic Affairs which includes the Offices of Faculty Affairs and Academic and Student Affairs. The Director will report to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (VCAA). Within the office, the Director will be a key partner to the VCAA, the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs, and the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. The office serves all the schools, institutes and centers within Rutgers Health. Other key partners include University offices including but not limited to University Human Resources, Payroll, Project Management Office, Office of General Counsel and the Office of University Labor Relations. The Director will work across all levels of staff and faculty including but not limited to the Chancellor, Senior Vice Chancellors, Vice Presidents, Deans, and Chairs. The Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing operations, processes, and systems to achieve a high level of efficiency and coordination. The position will handle a wide range of matters of institutional importance and exercise confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive matters.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Lead office-wide projects and initiatives, coordinates assignments and necessary follow-up, and monitors deadlines; develops project plans, coordinates project plans, and communicates changes and progress.
• Provide strategic guidance in university wide processes to implement new systems and improve existing systems, including, but not limited to, HR/Payroll, Faculty Affairs, and student-related systems.
• Direct operations to support the business practices and mission based on best practices. Continually seek process improvements.
• Transform RBHS Faculty Affairs data governance efforts including establishing, modifying, and/or communicating policies, procedures, and roles related to faculty data access and data maintenance. Work alongside the RH Assistant Vice President for Information Technology to represent RBHS FA in data governance and sharing efforts.
• Blend analytical rigor and creative storytelling to lead the creation of compelling data visualizations and reports to effectively communicate complex findings. Effectively present and communicate data and insights to a wide range of audiences.
• Collaborate and at times lead cross-functional teams to clarify the questions to be answered, aggregate and interpret appropriate data, and communicate actionable strategies that support institutional strategic priorities.
• Provide guidance to school faculty affairs offices and leadership (Deans, Chairs, etc) to ensure consistency in applying and complying with Rutgers and RBHS policies, practices, and collective negotiation agreements.
• Provide strategic leadership in the planning and preparation for and negotiation of collective negotiations including, but not limited to, fiscal and impact modeling.
• Directs policy development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Lead the implementation of faculty affairs projects, specifically those in the collective negotiation agreements including but not limited to annual evaluations, merit processes, and placement at the 35th percentile.
• Gather and analyze qualitative data on recruitment and retention and create action plans to address deficiencies.

Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 34S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 118307.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 156731.00
Annual Maximum Salary 195155.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Executives and Directors
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

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum of (7) years of relevant management-level administrative expertise in an academic health system, University or clinical environment.
• Must have at least (5) five years’ experience with faculty affairs, clinical operations, and/or data analytics.

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Database solutions.
• Proven ability to manage highly complex situations and relationships required.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills required.
• Strong supervisory skills to select, lead, and motivate staff as well as a highly collaborative style with the energy, maturity and leadership to serve as a unifying force.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all Rutgers and external constituencies. Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding human relations and leadership skills and the ability to function in a team environment required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel between campuses and to work with individuals who are not co-located.
• Must be available to work some nights and weekends and have access to transportation.
• Ability to work as a team member and with teams.
• Ability to work with a high level of discretion and autonomy.

Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2893
Posting Open Date 12/17/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
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.