Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Manager – University Card Programs

Job Category Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing

Department UFA-Procurement Services

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. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, 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.

University Finance and Administration (UFA) advances Rutgers’ strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university’s financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers’ standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit https://finance.rutgers.edu/.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Manager – University Card Programs for Procurement Services within University Finance and Administration (UFA). Reporting to the Associate Director – University Travel and Card Programs, this position is responsible for and administering all aspects of the university credit card programs. This is a high profile role that will interact across all levels in the organization and requires the ability to be tactful and sensitive to business needs while ensuring that appropriate controls and policy compliance are maintained.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Develops a best-in-class credit card program that drives efficiency in purchasing processes and ensure compliance with policies.
• Delivers program benefits to diverse stakeholder groups across the university and delivers a high level of exceptional client service and support to users.
• Ensures process control and accuracy of sensitive data, both personal and financial.
• Updates policies and procedures based on feedback from focus groups and University Procurement Management.
• Manages the credit card provider relationship and technology aspects of the program.
• Generates operational reports and sends these periodically or when requested with business managers to optimize processes and ensure reconciliations.
• Supervises staff as required to manage the program.
• Serves as back up support for the travel and expense management programs as needed, and performs other duties as assigned.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 06

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 82166.000

Mid Range Salary 104002.000

Maximum Salary 125837.000

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

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five (5) years of relevant work experience, preferably in business administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with little or no supervision and demonstrate experience resolving business problems using independent judgment.
• Must be detail-orientated with strong organization skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to think outside of the box to offer creative approaches to resolving issues.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work successfully under pressure and in high demand and stressful situations.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and independently achieve desired results.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Must demonstrate analytical and negotiation skills.
• Must possess strong oral, writing, presentation, and customer service skills, a strong business acumen, the ability to adapt in ever changing environment and strong professional presence.
• Demonstrated experience in consensus building and team management.
• Successful experience in leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with clients at all levels of the university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of purchasing, card program and accounts payable operations and principles.
• Demonstrated project management experience.

Equipment Utilized

• Bank of America WORKS software.
• Concur Expense Management.
• MarketPlace.
• Oracle Financial programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1514

Posting Open Date 07/10/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

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