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Business Manager

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jul 09, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	CINJ - Finance
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 Business Manager within the Finance Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the direction of the Associate Directors of Finance, and in close collaboration with the Program Lead(s), the Business Manager is responsible for the business management of the Assigned Programs. In this capacity, the Business Manager maintains thorough knowledge of Program plans, goals, and activities, and works closely with the Program Lead(s) on business/financial planning and evaluation. Additionally, the Business Manager is responsible for maintaining the integrated financial profiles of all investigators within Assigned Programs, producing meaningful data analysis to support decision making, and developing financial forecasting and presentation data. The incumbent also oversees the day-to-day administrative grants management of all projects, grants, contracts and other restricted accounts and related functions associated with research, sponsored programs, and restricted as well as unrestricted funds activities of Assigned Programs at Rutgers Cancer Institute. Further, the Business Manager ensures that both pre- and post-award activities comply with Federal and State, University, and Sponsor requirements and acts as a liaison with other University departments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Serves as the primary business partner of and maintains close communication with the Assigned Program Leader(s). Participates in Assigned Program(s) planning and operating committees and meetings to ensure a thorough understanding of Center goals, objectives and activities and an ability to provide well-informed business guidance. Maintains the integrated (restricted and unrestricted) financial profiles of the Assigned Program(s) as a whole and of all investigators within the Assigned Program. Produces meaningful data analysis to support decision making and develops financial forecasting and reporting. Provides accounting management involving accountability for effective internal systems and controls within University financial policy for tracking income and expenditures. Responsible for oversight and management of Assigned Program(s) operating budgets. Provides oversight and management of department operating budgets (expenses and revenue), sponsored research, contract and gift funds, federal funds, and endowments. Provides relevant reports for department leadership including financial, clinical, research and teaching productivity. Creates effective work plans and works closely with staff by supervising and addressing their training needs in order to achieve competency of work performance and understanding of personnel and non-personnel operating budgets. Oversees and reviews personnel requests for unfilled positions (new and replacement positions) as they relate to the established budget. Provides fiscal pre-approval, or alerts department and Senior Leadership of insufficient funding. Meets with faculty to review existing budgets and map out goals and strategies for the new fiscal year; works with PIs on annual requests for institutional research support, as needed. Oversees creation of "Just in time" documentation for NIH applications as well as any formal communications (e.g., No Cost Extension requests) regarding submissions or progress inquiries to respective implementing agencies.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	32S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	116601.000
Mid Range Salary	147501.000
Maximum Salary	178400.000
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
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree is required. Five (5) years of related experience involving research and sponsored programs administration, budgets, and financial analyses is required, ideally in an academic environment. Two (2) years of experience in personnel supervision required. Extensive experience with research and sponsored programs administration, budgeting, and financial analyses, ideally in an academic environment. Equivalent education and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Required to have knowledge and expertise of Federal and State agency regulations, policies, procedures and laws applicable to sponsored program activities; a deep understanding of proposal development, finding funding, Institutional Review Board regulations, clinical procedures and protocols, accounting/finance, and other grant related activities. Maintaining confidentiality is required. Proficient in computer applications at an advanced level (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to resourceful by maximizing the utilization of the Rutgers resources.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field is preferred. Master's Degree preferred. The ability to supervise in a unionized environment is preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent business acumen, accounting skills, detail oriented, and excellent organizational skills.
Equipment Utilized
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.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST1505
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
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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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.

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