Assistant Director of Administrative Services
Job Description
Position Number:
108250Title:
Assistant DirectorFunctional Title:
Assistant Director of Administrative ServicesCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
BSOS-GeographyCampus/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 someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Geographical Sciences based at the University of Maryland College Park is currently seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Director of Administrative Services. The Department of Geographical Sciences supports integrative research in the physical and social sciences that spans local to global scales, with an emphasis on a geospatial perspective of our changing planet and its sustainability in our state, the nation and the global community.
The Department of Geographical Science administrative office is responsible for management of approximately 189 accounts as well as ~250 full and part time staff and faculty. The Administrative staff of the office support a wide range of tasks, including financial/accounting, operational, administrative/personnel, and procurement actions.
The Assistant Director of Administrative Services will be responsible for managing aspects of the business services of the Department. This includes payroll activities, human resources, procurement, reimbursements, travel, and sponsored research administration.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressive and related business operations and federal grant management experience are required, preferably in an academic environment. 2 or more years of supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressive and related business operations and federal grant management experience are required, preferably in an academic environment. 2 or more years of supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiar with developing budget projections, grant proposals, post award management, payroll and visa regulations.
- Proficient in using excel spreadsheets.
- Experience with UMD administrative systems including Workday, KFS,PHR, ShellShop, Concur and Priority software.
- Supervisory experience is required.
- Successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple, sometimes competing priorities, and provide excellent outcomes within required deadlines.
- Proven analytical skills are required, proactive solution orientation is a must, as well as the ability to be responsive to the needs of faculty, staff and graduate students.
Preferences:
Preferences:
Master’s degree.
Master’s degree.
Additional Information:
Salary range $80,000-$100,000.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
This is a sedentary position performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. This position is required to have the ability to move freely about the campus to attend meetings multiple times a week. May need to lift and carry packages up to 10lbs.
Posting Date:
09/12/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
09/27/2024Diversity 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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