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Business Manager - Operations

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University of Maryland

Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Admin-Business And Financial Management
Date Posted: June 30, 2022

Job Description

Position Number:

102889

Title:

Business Manager

Functional Title:

Business Manager - Operations

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

GRAD-Graduate School

Campus/College Information:

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.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Vaccine Protocol

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 System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. 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.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Business Manager-Operations is responsible for the day-to-day management of the business operations of the Graduate School (GS) and provides budgetary oversight and operational support for the sub-offices within the Graduate School (Graduate Diversity & Inclusion, Postdoctoral Affairs, Funding Opportunities, and Academic, Career and Professional Development). The Business Manager is responsible for financial reporting and forecasting, monthly reconciliation of the GS�s operating accounts (state, revolving, DRIF, foundation, and grant); payroll and human resources, procurement, travel, sponsored research administration, and other business-related functions. The Business Manager reports directly to the Director, Finance & Administration providing administrative and financial support including analysis of expenditures, tracking/transferring funds for GS commitments, preparing activity/financial reports and fiscal closing.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor�s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a business related field.

Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible experience in business operations (budgeting, accounting, payroll/personnel, travel, and purchasing) and experience with event planning and/or related skills, preferably in an academic institution.

Additional Qualifications:

Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with a priority on customer service.
Great attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
Must be able to work independently as well as in a team, and interact professionally and diplomatically with a diverse group of individuals (e.g., university administration, donors, visitors, faculty, staff and students).
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, schedule, and execute multiple complex and competing projects/assignments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
Familiarity with USM policies and procedures, especially as it relates to accounting, personnel, travel, and procurement.
Experience with University systems (PHR, KFS, ELF, TCMS, PCMS, KR, BA4, SIS).

Preferences:

Experience with Concur and/or Workday
Grants management experience.
Experience with USM and UMCP Foundations.
Knowledge of graduate education and/or experience working with Graduate School policy and graduate students.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Office environment setting with majority of time spent working at a computer. Light lifting of materials and supplies, less than 30 lbs. Repetitive motions including substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Required close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing computer terminals, extensive reading. Ability to move about campus to attend meetings/events and assist with transportation of materials to meetings/events.

Posting Date:

06/29/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

07/22/2022

Diversity Statement:

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.

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