Director of Finance and Administrative Services - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

Description

Director of Finance and Administrative Services


Functional Title:
Director of Finance and Administrative Services

Category Status:

Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized


FTE:
University Authorized


FTE:
1.00

Unit:

Unit:
CMNS-Institute for Health Computing

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.

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:
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services is responsible for overseeing all of the administrative and financial activities of the Institute for Health Computing


Key responsibilities include:
managing, tracking, planning and reporting the annual budget, payroll, purchasing and expenditures of the Institute, supervising, organizing, and mentoring the

staff

of the Institute, and administering and coordinating the sponsored research of the Institute. The Director of Administrative Services reports directly to the


UMD
Director, and also works closely with college-level administrative officers.
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting or business administration or a related field.


Experience:
Must have 3 years supervisory experience with at least 10 years of progressively responsible professional management experience.


Preferences:

Preferences:
Advanced degree in business administration or related field.

Experience in a University setting with 3-5 years of post-degree experience and experience coordinating budgeting and administration of sponsored research grants and contracts.

Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and supervisory skills. Fluency in the practices of financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and bookkeeping.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:
Job Risks
Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary position involving extensive use of desktop computers. The position does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, elsewhere on campus.

Posting Date:

Posting Date:
04/25/2024

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Yes
Best Consideration Date
Best Consideration Date

05/07/2024

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.

Required Documents

Resume
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Optional Documents
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