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Finance & Administration

The Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration provides leadership for the fiscal stewardship of resources in support of Rutgers Health's $2.1 billion operating budget.

The Office of Finance and Administration also provides leadership and direction for all administrative functions in support of over 6,000 full- and part-time and volunteer faculty, over 10,000 staff, 8,000 students, and 6.3 million gross square feet geographically located across the State of New Jersey. The office also functions as the liaison for the eight schools, 11 centers and institutes, the University Behavioral Health Care system, and Rutgers University.

Meet Our Team

Our team's responsibilities include budgeting and financial management and reporting, data and trend analyses, short- and long-term financial planning, resource allocation, compliance, hospital partner and affiliation management, contract negotiations, and human resource and space planning.

Kathleen Bramwell

Kathleen Bramwell (She/Her/Hers)

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Senior Vice Chancellor Kathy Bramwell provides advice regarding the strategic positioning of Rutgers Health to optimize business development and entrepreneurial opportunities. She is responsible for recommending strategies to ensure fiscal solvency, economic well-being, and administrative and operational efficiencies. She provides financial direction and administrative oversight for individual units and works in partnership with hospital affiliates to assure strong alignment and close collaboration.

Finance

Kyle Aaronson

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Kyle Aaronson leads and provides oversight for all financial aspects of the budget, including financial planning and reporting. He actively collaborates with leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility and fiscal solvency. He liaises with many offices, including the University Controller’s Office and the University Treasury. He also collaborates closely with all hospital and other affiliates to promote fiscal alignment.  

Gary Kovach

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Executive Director, Budget

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Gary Kovach provides support for the annual budget, including establishing and proposing tuition rates for board approval. He performs financial reporting and ensures compliance with policies and procedures related to procurement services. He works closely with both the Rutgers central administration and Rutgers Health financial teams in support of financial reporting. He is also responsible for the development of financial presentations for board and leadership review.

Zachary Grein

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Manager, Academic Health Affiliations

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Zach Grein is responsible for tracking, disbursement, and reporting on all strategic funds. He coordinates closely with units throughout the university to allocate and record resources in support of chancellor initiatives. He oversees all aspects of affiliate billing and collections for the Office of the Chancellor.

Melissa Latchman

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Manager, Financial Operations

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Melissa Latchman works with the Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and manages the chancellor’s office budget which includes annual budgeting, monthly and year-end reporting, and forecasting. She manages the monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes and acts as a liaison between Rutgers Health units and Rutgers central administration for all financial, budget, and audit related communications.

Ragini Darshan

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Senior Financial Analyst

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Ragini Darshan assists with the annual budget development process for Rutgers Health units and is actively involved in assisting units with all aspects of procurement services at Rutgers. She develops tools for managing procurement functions, has been active with report development using Tableau, and functions as a liaison with University Procurement Services. She also assists with the hospital affiliate billing processes.

Sylvia Guzman

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Senior Financial Analyst

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Sylvia Guzman assists with completing data requests, prepares financial adjustments, and reconciliations. She provides direct support in preparing fiscal year budgets, monthly management reporting, and analysis of revenues and expenses related to the chancellor’s office. She also records financial activities on a monthly basis and disseminates financial information to Rutgers Health deans, directors, and to the vice presidents of university offices.

Administration

Maureen Conroy

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Administration and Operations

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Maureen Conroy drives initiatives that contribute to long-term excellence at Rutgers Health and Rutgers. She oversees projects such as contract management, research reporting, and effort certification. She is the liaison with University Human Resources with an effort toward increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process, employee retention, and other human resource activities. She functions as a chief of staff for the Senior Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration and handles many special projects.

Ferdous Salam

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

Executive Assistant

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Ferdous Salam is executive assistant to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. She also provides administrative support to others in the Office of Finance and Administration and Faculty Affairs. As a seasoned executive assistant with over 18 years of experience at Rutgers, she oversees office inventory, organizes special events, and assists with special projects.

Finance Helpful Links

    • Rutgers “Go To” Financial Reporting Overview
    • Tableau Reports
    • Tableau FAQs
    • Rutgers Cash Journal Form
    • Salary & Wage Redistribution Application
    • SWRJ Instructions
    • Current Chart of Accounts Details
    • Project Request Forms
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    • Waiver of Bid
    • Travel & Expense
    • Temp Labor
    • Expense Report
    • Tax Exemption Letter
    • Training & Job Aids
    • Financial Access Form

Administration Helpful Links

    • Email contact for system access, training and questions: [email protected]
    • TCM Training Documents
       
    • Rutgers ID Cards and Building Access
       
    • Net ID and Service Activation
    • Report concerns to the Rutgers Helpline: We R Listening or call 1.833.RU.ETHIC
    • HR Professional Section for HR Liaisons
    • UHR Frequently Used Forms
    • ROCS (Recruitment, Onboarding and Classification System) Steps
    • Rutgers Future of Work
    • Performance Management (for non-aligned employees)
    • Additional Info for Faculty and Staff

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