Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Business Assistant (Temporary) |
| Posting Number |
25TM0414 |
| Department |
GSAPP-Douglass Devt Disab Ctr |
| Overview |
At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation's highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school's founding in 1974, we have become the "gold standard" in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists.
The mission of
GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations-professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.\ |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Assistant (Temporary) for The Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (
GSAPP).
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Provides financial and accounting support; analyzes data and prepares and monitors financial documents/data and reports.
- Assists with analyzing revenues and expenditures, developing budget proposals and projections.
- Prepares expenditure analyses, prepare spreadsheets, and reconcile monthly expenditure reports.
- Ensures that actions have appropriate documentation, justification, backup and approval.
- Interacts with department personnel to obtain fund sources and details supporting purchases, travel and expense reimbursement requests and other financial actions.
- Reconciles all travel charges made using necessary tools such as internal databases, and University Cornerstone applications (such as Expense Management, RU Marketplace, Financial Management. etc.).
- Maintains accurate and reliable financial records; implements systems as necessary to facilitate reporting on account statuses. Reviews accounts to ensure actions are correctly posted.
- Assists with the preparation of financial and salary analyses and reports for the immediate supervisor on a regular basis
- Prepares Journal Entries utilizing proper departmental accounts.
- Acts as back-up for implementing purchase orders and requisitions, travel reimbursement, and human resources processes.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Salary Details |
$20 - $27/hourly |
| 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
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Working Hours |
30 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of accounting, finance, business administration, office administration, organization, coordination, facilitation, and/or bookkeeping.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Open Date |
10/20/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
11/20/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Douglass (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Oct 21, 2025