"Business Assistant I"

Position Summary

Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking an Business Assistant I in the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN), School of Arts and Sciences-Newark. Reporting to the Business Specialist, this Business Assistant I performs a variety of budgeting and accounting activities for CMBN; supports grants from proposal through close out; and assists with managing day-to-day administrative operations.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Assists with maintenance review, monitoring, and management of budget and accounts transactions.
• Works with faculty Principal Investigators (PIs) to develop competitive proposals, including budget development and document preparation.
• Prepares and review budget reports and grant balances monthly and ensures accounts are reconciled.
• Coordinates award management activities from establishment to closeout.
• Supports day-to-day operations for the Center, through a variety of administrative activities.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of general office and business process administration.

Categories

Administrative/Support
Staff/Administrative

Posted

12-Feb-26

Location

New Brunswick, New Jersey

City

Newark

State

NJ

Equipment Utilized

Regularly uses MS Office Suite, Cornerstone, RAPSS, ROCS, HCM, RAPSS, ECRT, E-Verity, Grad Portal, OneSource, Salesforce, and knows or will learn any and all systems used for payroll, accounting, grant submission and management, budget, procurement, personnel, facilities and space, events, website and social media maintenance and updates, recruitment, expense reimbursements, absence reporting, record keeping and retention, time keeping, parking, telephones, and knows or will learn all the equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of the position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Fast-paced, stakeholder focused, team environment.

Internal Number

268301

Posting Number

26ST0170