Assistant Director, Shared Services Center

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary The Shared Services Center ( SSC ) is a department within the Finance & Administration division at Rutgers University-Camden and serves the campus, currently providing support for several business functions of the campus, including procurement and payroll services. Long-term goals for the SSC include the successful incorporation of additional business functions, primarily in the areas of finance, accounting, procurement, facilities and operations management, and human resources into the center to provide expanded and efficient service to the campus, in connection with financial sustainability strategies of the division. The Assistant Director of the Shared Services Center must be a visionary and strategic leader as they will be responsible for establishing and leading a high-performing Shared Services Center ( SSC ) within a higher education institution. This role involves transformative change leadership, the development of innovative solutions, and the seamless integration of service delivery across multiple administrative and support functions. The Assistant Director will focus on optimizing resources, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, all while ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission and values and serving as an influential agent of change. This position will work collaboratively with academic and administrative units and other stakeholders, both at Rutgers University–Camden and centralized divisions of Rutgers University, to deliver efficient, streamlined services that support the strategic goals of the university. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a center of excellence within a respected institution, bringing transformative change to support the academic and operational success of the university community. The Director will be a crucial driver of efficiency, partnership, and impactful service delivery, committed to the institution’s growth and evolution. Overview Ranked 46 in U.S. News & World Report ’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. Preferred Qualifications Master’s preferred. Candidates with previous experience in a finance, business or operations leadership role in a four-year state institution of higher education will be considered with priority. Demonstrated successes in a higher education environment will be preferred.

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