Manager Of Central Services

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Manager of Central Services

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

Department Office Svcs Stdnts wDisability

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Manager for Central Services for the Office of Disability Services. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Disability Services and Initiatives in Academic Affairs. This is a key leadership position at Rutgers as a central role for all Rutgers locations (Camden, Newark, New Brunswick, and RBHS ) to ensure that appropriate and timely services are being provided to students with disabilities at Rutgers University. The Manager for Central Services will work with the Associate Vice President in a central role to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to services, programs, and resources throughout the Rutgers University system.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists the AVP in overseeing the central disability services and accommodations, central personnel, and central budgets for all Rutgers Universities within the system.
• Assists in managing the central accommodation and services budget to ensure that accounting of central services are in place and ensuring that all expenses, invoices, purchases, and services are rendered and reported appropriately according to University policy, processes and procedures.
• Manages the central personnel that support disability services throughout the university.
• Works in partnership with university administrators, faculty, staff, compliance officers, and legal counsel in monitoring and implementing the university’s practices in providing academic adjustments, accommodations and services in accordance with federal and state regulations related to students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities.
• Assists in providing expertise and training for all members of the University community regarding disability issues and matters.
• Assists in the preparation and review of various reports and analysis denoting outcomes, progress, adverse trends related to disability matters and informing the university administration regarding proper actionable steps in ensuring continued compliance and reduction in risk to the university.
• Assists the Associate Vice President ( AVP ) in carrying out university-wide policies, processes, procedures, best practices, strategic planning and vision for disability services and initiatives for all Rutgers Universities (Camden, Newark, New Brunswick and RBHS ) within the system.
• Includes but is not limited to management of the central accommodation and services funds for accommodations and services.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans university-wide at both the university level and with each Rutgers University within the system.

Position Status Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

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.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 06

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary 71087.000

Annual Mid Range Salary 89978.500

Annual Maximum Salary 108870.000

Standard Hours 37.50

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Masters degree in special education, counselor education, higher education administration, student affairs, or in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• One (1) year of management experience.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience required in working with individuals with disabilities.

Certifications/Licenses

• Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in training and public speaking a must as well as skilled in researching and reviewing literature to develop training programs, workshops and webinars.
• Must be comfortable working with multiple constituencies in a complex and diverse organizational environment.
• Knowledge and familiarity with various assistive and adaptive technologies.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying federal and state ADA guidelines in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with diverse groups and populations. Experience using assistive technologies.
• Required experience in budget management.
• Must have good project management skills and be able to meet goals in a timely manner.
• Extensive experience in the handling of confidential disability related documentation and records according to federal and state laws.
• Strong background in student development and advising.
• Significant knowledge and experience in preparing, managing and operating large university budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or more of experience developing and monitoring budgets.
• One-two years business management experience.
• Two years or more of experience working in a higher education setting.
• Two years or more experience collecting, compiling and reporting disability services data.

Equipment Utilized

• Must have strong computer skills and effective use of various software and hardware programs used in a multi-function disability office including but not limited to database systems, budgeting, email, social networking, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Web 2.0 technology and accessible technologies and information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

• Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST1779

Posting Open Date 06/28/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , 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

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