Alexis Gilbert (Lerner)
With her bird’s-eye view of all the moving parts, Alexis thrives in the fast-paced R-Comm environment, where there’s never a dull moment.

What I Do
I am responsible for the organization, direction, and administration of a variety of business services including Human Resources, Finance and Budgeting, Procurement, and Administrative and Facility Operations. Working alongside the Vice Chancellor and our leadership team, the Business Office strives to be the silent gears that make the department turn while providing the utmost support for our R-Comm colleagues to advance our mission.
Greatest Strength
Patience
My Favorite Things
- Movie: How to Train Your Dragon
- Book: The Complete Guide to Conflict Resolution in the Workplace by Marick Francis Masters and Robert R. Albright
- Musician/Band: Don't judge - I love Miley Cyrus
Interesting Fact
Want to buy or sell a house? I'm a realtor on the side.
Hidden Talent
I wish.
Greatest Accomplishment
Our team continues to make the gears turn behind the scenes of R-Comm's daily operations. I think we did a great job helping staff to transition to remote environments and ensured they can continue their daily functions as needed.
Superhero Power & Team Name
My super power would be: Flying. I would be able to see a birds-eye view of everything going on at once.
My super-team name would be: Business Office Boss Ladies
Team Slogan & Mascot
My team slogan would be: "You drive the truck, we turn the gears."
My team mascot would be: A pitbull. We are sweet but will be tough when we need to be.
What I Love Most
What I love most about my team: Their flexibility and willingness to help everyone.
What I love most about R-Comm: The people. Everyone is straight business. They work hard care about what they do.
What I love most about working at Rutgers: How it is always changing. There's never a dull moment.
My Quotes
If I were being profiled by Rutgers Today, my quote would be: "Brower Commons changed to Lerner Lunch Hall after Alexis Lerner, 14 year veteran donates $7 million to construction of new dining hall."
If I were being profiled by The Onion, my quote would be: "Alexis Lerner explains the best way to stay under $7 at the Rutgers faculty dining salad bar."