Senior Executive Associate

Job Category

Staff & Executive – Administrative & Support

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among the nation’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you’ll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. As one of the nation’s most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. We’re an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.

Office of the Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer (OIT)
The Office of Information Technology provides university wide leadership in strategic planning, development, and support of technology systems and services. OIT oversees enterprise technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, and digital solutions that advance Rutgers’ mission of teaching, research, and service.

Office of the Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
The Office of the Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer provides executive leadership and oversight of key administrative functions that support the university’s operations. This office partners across academic and administrative units to ensure effective governance, streamlined processes, and the delivery of high-quality services that enable Rutgers to achieve its strategic goals

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Executive Associate for the Office of Information Technology. This position will support Office of the Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer (OIT) and the Office of the Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides independent, confidential, executive-level administrative support for the Office of the SVP & CIO and the Office of the EVP & CAO.
• Manages the day-to-day office operations and procedures.
• Maintains an informed understanding of the immediate and long-term priorities, deadlines, and expectations for projects and/or responses to issues and concerns.
• Anticipates executive needs to proactively provide support.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 07

Minimum Salary

94492.000

Mid Range Salary

119604.000

Maximum Salary

144715.000

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Arrangement

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, 2023. 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.

Union Description: Administrators Confidential

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of office administration, work organization, coordination, facilitation and/or report writing principles and practices.
• Five years or more of related experience working for a senior level administrator with demonstrated executive level organization and decision-making skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, attention to the subject matter involved, and complete accuracy in all tasks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent attendance and work habits.
• Ability to effectively multi-task while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to collaborate well with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years or more of related experience working for a senior level administrator in higher education.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Rutgers University policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with an ability to comprehensively plan, execute, and evaluate project effectiveness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.

Posting Open Date: 09/15/2025

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ