Rutgers University is hiring: Executive Director in New Brunswick

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Executive Director

Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative

Department
BSPPP-National Transport Inst

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 an Executive Director for the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.

The Director of the National Transit Institute (NTI) serves in the primary leadership position for the Institute in creating and maintaining relationships with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), transit agencies, partnership organizations, and other educational institutions and delivering training courses to the transit industry. The Director reports to the Faculty Director of the Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and is responsible for overall executive management of NTI, including an annual budget of $4 million, personnel as needed to operate and deliver training courses efficiently and to maintain alignment with Rutgers University policies.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Executive leadership of the Institute including strategic planning, budget oversight and general administrative direction.
• Oversees the development and delivery of NTI's training courses in consultation with the needs of FTA and the transit industry.
• Represents and promotes NTI at conferences and events.
• Serves as principal investigator on projects.
• Makes major project decisions, develops metrics, and monitors client satisfaction.
• Oversees data development needs to measure course effectiveness.
• Responsible for regular communication with the Faculty Director and central administration via monthly reports.
• Represents and serves on committees and advisory boards within the Bloustein School as needed.

Position Status
Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
10

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary
138852.00

Annual Mid Range Salary
175750.00

Annual Maximum Salary
212647.00

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.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree in planning, public policy, transportation, or related field.
• At least 5 years of work experience in public transportation including policy development and senior managerial positions, and experience in an environment of training or education.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong managerial skills, including a) ability to supervise others, organize and manage multidisciplinary teams, and motivate staff to achieve expected outcomes.
• Ability to develop/monitor project budgets.
• Strong project execution skills, including a) ability to conceive of and design effective approaches for the development of training materials.
• Coordinate both large and small projects.
• Prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports summarizing NTI achievements.
• Prepare and make presentations to client agencies and other groups.
• Work in a collaborative team environment to achieve results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience includes involvement in the public transportation industry by participating in national, regional and/or state activities.
• A working relationship with FTA on the regional or national level is highly desirable.
• The candidate should have a reputation as being actively involved in and supporting the advancement of the public transportation industry.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems, video and graphics software is a plus.

Equipment Utilized

• This position requires a working knowledge of software applications typically used in an office setting. This includes Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom or other virtual communication platforms.
• The position should also be familiar with various instructional technology and web-based course software platforms and the use of computer and AV equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position will require travel. Travel will be day trips to Washington, DC and multi-day trips to national locations.
• Travel responsibilities will be shared with a Deputy Director.

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST2694

Posting Open Date
11/26/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

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 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
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