University of Maryland Hiring for Assistant Director of Operations and Finance Job at College Park, MD Full Time

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Assistant Director

Assistant Director of Operations and Finance

33-Exempt Regular

Staff

1.0

CMNS-Computer Science

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

The Assistant Director of Operations and Finance provides support of the Department of Computer Science’s operations in several key areas including department and foundation accounts management, payroll, inventory, and space management. Account management duties include managing the department’s state, DRIF, summer/winter and differential tuition accounts as well as the department’s foundation accounts in the University of Maryland College Park Foundation and the University System of Maryland Foundation, and preparing reports for key stakeholders. This position will manage the department’s payroll process. This position will also manage the inventory processes and procedures in the department and work with the Director of Operations and Finance on the department’s spaces management. The Assistant Director of Operations and Finance will supervise two Coordinators and will serve as the backup for the Assistant Director of Research and Finance and the Director in her absence. Must prioritize competing demands, make independent decisions, and maintain a warm and helpful attitude while managing the smooth operation of a service-oriented office.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution is required.

• Five years of progressively responsible work experience in a related financial position.
• Work experience must include general business administration and accounting including budgeting, reconciling and projecting accounts.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience managing at least a staff of two employees.

• Proficient in budget theory and practice, reporting, cost allocation methodology and concepts, purchasing, and business and financial management
• Working knowledge of university software tools and/or systems such as Kuali Research, KFS, BA4 (Priority), Concur, PHR and others
• Ability to communicate and interact with diverse constituencies, including faculty, staff, students and administrators in units across campus
• Must possess strong attention to details and an ability to execute multiple assignments under specific time constraints while being able to work well under pressure
• Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Office and Google suite
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team to create professional and accurate reports for various user groups
• Uses sound judgement when dealing with confidential and/or sensitive information
• Must be self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative
• Possess a willingness to pitch in where needed to support the department’s faculty, staff and students
• Must make customer service a priority

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Work experience within an educational environment ideally acquired at UMCP or within the University of Maryland System strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of federal grant compliance and award management guidelines including the Uniform Guidance
• Experience with proposal submission systems including Research.gov and Grants.gov
• Completion of specialized training/certification in research administration such as the University of Maryland’s Research Administration Certification Program or a similar program and/or membership in a professional organization such as NCURA strongly preferred

Not Applicable to This Position

This position is generally sedentary in nature. Able to operate a computer and other office equipment including printer and copy machine. Substantive repetitive movements (motions) on the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Good visual acuity to perform repetitive tasks, e.g. preparing and analyzing data and numbers, viewing computer terminals, extensive reading. Able to maneuver around the campus to attend meetings, trainings, workshops, seminars, etc. Able to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items. Ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

10/12/2022

Yes

10/28/2022

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.