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Supervising Program Assistant I

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Supervising Program Assistant I for the Department of Residential Services – Supported Housing – Supported Employment – Case Management within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

Under direction, the Supervising Program Assistant I manages office support operations and activities. This position provides administrative, supervisory, and support services as required.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Supervises the programs’ support staff in Residential Services, Supportive Housing, Supportive Employment, and Case Management Services.
  • Recommends the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, merit increases, transfers and/or the discipline of employees with a direct reporting relationship.
  • Delegates program functions to support staff.
  • Monitors office functions on a daily basis.
  • Oversees unit operations .
  • Prepares and/or compiles data for various reports or oversees creation of such reports by supervisees.
  • Processes all bills for authorized services; maintains and monitors total amounts disbursed; and forwards bills to Rutgers Accounts Payable.
  • As required by individual programs, regularly coordinates meetings and arranges programs, events, and/or conferences, including arranging for facilities and caterer, issuing information and invitations, coordinating speakers, and tracking event budget.

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