Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to our student body through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to a welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.Stockton.edu.

Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University’s strong student-centered vision and mission. 

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. The University has implemented a program allowing employees to work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.

Professional Services Specialist 3, Admin NE

  • Galloway, New Jersey
  • School of Natural Science & Mathematics
  • Professional
  • Opening on: Sep 23 2025
  • Closing on: Oct 7 2025

Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)

Department: School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Salary Range:  $64,340.11 - $73,256.59

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm

Brief Job Overview/Summary

This position supports a myriad of grant-related budget processes in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a member of the NAMS Budget Processing Team, preparing budgetary documentation for purchase orders, P-card transactions, service provider agreements, special accounts, executive summaries, bid waivers, invoices, receiving and other budgetary bookkeeping for NAMS grants.
  • Serves as staff support for the processing of travel and reimbursements from faculty/staff/student grants, awards and travel; candidate and assessment contractor travel.
  • Maintains and prepares accurate budgetary spreadsheets for both salary and non-salary funds in NAMS/Grants and supports CRC and MFS budgetary expenditures.
  • Assists with service provider agreements, processes direct pays for student stipends and ePAFs for faculty stipends in accordance with grant contract and or MOU.
  • Assists with Graduate Assistantships for educational research and student worker documentation.
  • Monitors budgets, processes budget transfers, cost sharing for grants, payroll redistributions, journal transfer expense requests, and ensures sufficient budget availability for grant accounts.
  • Responsible to maintain the grants share point, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate access for PI. Record and monitor grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and works directly with PI and BUM to assist with grants that require summary reporting.
  • Supports and enforces OSHA Laboratory Standard and all pertinent safety regulations in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
  • Serves as a staff support to NAMS various committees.
  • Reviews and approves grant-related Tallyfy purchase requests, ensuring accuracy and funding availability by recording expenditures in the grant share point. Responsible for confirming all grant Tallyfy requests are fully approved and completed properly.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure financial compliance with university, state and federal policies for labor and expenditure processing against grants. Reviews expenses and identify clerical errors, omissions, duplications, required signatures and initiates corrective action.
  • Other duties as may be assigned by Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree*
  • Experience in accounting or bookkeeping


*NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of professional experience in different aspects of administration and business practices; including design and implementation of policy and procedures, vendor service contracts and improving and updating management practices.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with grants or grants accounting

Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by (insert date below in Job Posting after clicking Generate Description) will receive full consideration.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email:  CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call 609-292-4144, option 3.

In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. Individuals applying for non-competitive or unclassified positions under this program should contact us to determine if they are eligible for the fast-track hiring process. 

Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward. 

  • A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial Graduate transcripts

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Please note:

  • Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
  • In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
  • Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at https://www.stockton.edu/police/crime-statistics.html. The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.

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