Business Services Specialist - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland

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College Park, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Posting Details:

Posting Details
Position Number:

Title:

Business Services Specialist
Functional Title:
Business Services Specialist
Category Status:
20Nonexempt,Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
CMNS-Chemistry & Biochemistry
Hiring Range Minimum:
46407
Hiring Range Maximum:
55688
Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Nonexempt Benefits Summary

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250acre 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 nonprofit 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.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Under the general supervision of the Business Manager, the position will provide business services to an assigned group of faculty or a research support facility.

Responsibilities include a combination of business operations that include procurement, post-award contract and grant administration, travel, and other accounts payable activities

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and personnel work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of management principles and practices.
Skill in performing basic mathematical computations.
Skill in planning work and supervising others.
Skill in organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints.
Ability to understand and interpret University policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, and sponsored programs.
Ability to prepare and present budgetary, accounting, and other reports and schedules.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to operate office equipment, computers, and related software.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.

Other:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferences:

Preferences:

Familiarity and experience with UMD financial accounting/recordkeeping systems (KFS, ARES. BA 3/4) or Workday is a plus.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Ability to move about campus to occasionally deliver time sensitive items to other departments. Traditional open office environment, remaining at desk a majority of the day operating computer and responding to inquiries. Repetitive motion as required for computer entry work.

Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up material
Posting Date:

05/14/2024
Closing Date:
05/28/2024
Open Until Filled
No
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.