Associate Director

Rutgers The State University - Associate Director

Location : Newark, New Jersey

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Job Category : Staff & Executive - Project / Program Management / Planning

Department : RBS NJSBDC - HQ

Overview

The New Jersey Small Business Development Center Network is the premier provider of comprehensive services and programs for small and mid-sized businesses in New Jersey.

Through a network of 11 regional centers and over 20 affiliate offices across NJ, the NJSBDC offers no cost consulting, no cost / low-cost training, and resources empowering entrepreneurs to start, grow, and prosper in the Garden State.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) is seeking an Associate Director. This dual-role position requires a strategic leader who can oversee both the financial management and operational functions of the NJSBDC as well as provide support for public-facing events and legislative meetings.

Responsibilities include working with the CEO / State Director on crafting the network-wide strategic plan, handling external communications, and providing support for legislative endeavors at both federal and state levels.

In-state and out-of-state travel is required.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Budgeting and financial planning for the NJSBDC Network to ensure organizational alignment with strategic goals.
• Completing all required quarterly grant reporting fiscal filings for multi-million dollar grants ensuring compliance.
• Establishing and maintaining adequate financial controls to safeguard financial assets.
• Overseeing correspondence for audit requests and concerns.
• Monitoring and forecasting cash flow to ensure financial obligations are met.
• Overseeing the creation and submission of Subawards, Purchase Orders, and Invoices.
• Managing financial data in Rutgers Financial systems and regional center systems.

Operational

• Assisting the CEO / State Director with performance reviews of Regional Directors and their centers.
• Assigning goals and metrics for service centers and tracking progress.
• Overseeing programmatic and narrative reporting to the SBA and other partners.
• Assisting with grant proposals and the accreditation process.
• Assisting with crafting and tracking the state strategic plan and regional work plans.

This position is contingent on the continuation of external funding.

Position Status : Full Time

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Requires five years of related professional experience in a financial / accounting function in a leadership or managerial role.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in business accounting, nonprofit management, or grant management.
• Strong experience in financial management using General Ledger and database applications.
• Experience in conducting and responding to audits.
• Ability to manage multiple federal, state, and local grants / programs.
• Knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
• Understanding of public sector grant-funded program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Experience with federal grant program management.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel in and out of state and work some nights and weekends.
• This will be a hybrid - remote and in-person as needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is contingent on the continuation of external funding.

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