Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Assistant Director, Spvr (Administration and Compliance) for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position provides administrative, financial, and operational leadership for the Rutgers Lindley G. Cook Youth Center for Outdoor Education (4-H Camp) and supports compliance, fiscal management, and risk oversight for the statewide Rutgers 4-H program. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Finance & Administration, and in coordination with the Department 4-H Chair and Director of Extension, the role ensures adherence to university, departmental, and regulatory requirements. Based at The Lindley G. Cook Youth Center for Outdoor Education (4-H Camp) in Branchville, NJ, this position plays a critical role in the successful delivery of residential summer camp and seasonal retreat programs. The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, direction of facilities and operations, and comprehensive compliance oversight to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for campers, guests, staff, and volunteers.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Prepares, oversees, and implements the annual Rutgers LG Cook 4-H Camp budget.
- Coordinates expenditure disbursements with the SEBS Business Office.
- Ensures compliance with procurement, payment, signatory, donor gift, and time management policies.
- Ensures compliance with environmental protection and food safety requirements works closely with the Senior Program Coordinator and onsite camp personnel to support compliant and effective operations.
- Maintains required documentation and reporting.
- Provides oversight in the preparation of the annual operational budget and end-of-year budget report for review by the 4-H Camp Advisory Committee (a volunteer advisory committee) and approval of the Department Chair, Director of Extension, and the Sr. Associate Dean of Finance and Administration.
- Provides oversight of the development and implementation of the strategic plan for Rutgers 4-H Camp.
- Provides fiscal compliance guidance to statewide 4-H programs; monitors budget activity and supports procurement and payment processes.
- Serves as a liaison to the SEBS Business Office.
- Assists with Employer Identification Number (EIN)–related reporting requirements in coordination with the Rutgers Tax Director’s Office.
