Manager (CCIB)

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.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Rutgers University-Camden seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking Manager for the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology ( CCIB). This role reports to the Center Director to oversee and enhance the financial, operational, and strategic administration of CCIB. The Manager will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting the Center's mission to advance STEM research and education. The Manager will be expected to identify and implement innovative operational strategies that enhance the CCIB's research impact, interdisciplinary collaboration, and STEM program development.

In addition to supporting the Center's academic and research initiatives, the Manager will be responsible for leading and improving day-to-day administrative operations, including oversight of business processes, internal workflows, and compliance with university policies and procedures. This includes strategic budget management, grants management and oversight in collaboration with the Office of Research and principal investigators, and high-level reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

The Manager will also lead efforts to elevate CCIB's visibility through marketing, communications, and community engagement, while cultivating a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a vibrant research center and contribute meaningfully to Rutgers-Camden's commitment to scientific discovery, student success, and community impact.

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

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.

A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as a STEM field (computer science, engineering, the biosciences, etc); business administration or management, organizational management, nonprofit management or public administration, higher education administration or general administrative studies, plus an additional five years of demonstrated and relevant work experience.

Required skills and abilities or previous experience:

* Proven ability to work across established scientific disciplines and support interdisciplinary collaboration.

* Strong project management skills, including the ability to lead complex initiatives, manage timelines, and coordinate diverse stakeholders.

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interpret and convey scientific research to varied audiences.

* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to improve business processes, enhance research support systems, and foster interdisciplinary engagement

* High-level organizational and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to the needs and goals of faculty, students, staff, and external partners.

* Demonstrated ability to design and improve scalable, user-centered administrative processes.

* Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.

* Adaptability in dynamic academic and research environments.

* Familiarity with workflow tracking, onboarding, financial reporting, and communication platforms (e.g., ticketing systems, dashboards, Slack, Office 365).

* Experience with grant application development, submission, and post-award management.

* Experience working with leadership to support the management of multi-million dollar budgets

A Master's degree in a STEM field is preferred.
Additional preferred previous experience includes:

* Experience supporting fundraising efforts, donor relations, or communications on behalf of a scientific organization.

* Experience developing operational systems for research or academic environments.

* Experience managing multi-investigator grants and supporting complex STEM training programs.

* Experience introducing or managing innovative systems, platforms, or practices in a research or academic setting

Typical office setting, utilizing computer-based equipment. Position also requires walking and occasional (less than 25 lbs) lifting.

Position may require occasional off-hours work, including nights and weekends.