Program Management Specialist - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland
University of Maryland
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College Park, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Posting Details:


  • Posting Details
    Position Number:

Title:


  • Program Management Specialist
    Functional Title:
  • Program Management Specialist
    Category Status:
  • 20Nonexempt,Regular
    Applicant Search Category:
  • Staff
    University Authorized FTE:
  • 1.0
    Unit:
  • VPSA-Res Facilities-Administrative Services
    Hiring Range Minimum:
  • 43404
    Hiring Range Maximum:
  • 52085
    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:


  • The
    Program Management Specialist position's primary functions are the independent preparation and successful completion of assigned purchasing and accounting tasks. Assists the department's purchasing card holders with updating and reallocating all purchasing card transactions to meet campus deadlines. Serves as the department's primary delegate to review and approve invoice payment requests. Assists the Manager, Business and Fiscal Operations with the monthly reconciliation of university accounting reports to the department's internal financial records.

Minimum Qualifications:


Minimum Qualifications:


Education:


  • Bachelors degree.

Experience:


  • Two years experience in administrative staff work.
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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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Elementary knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information; of basic methods and techniques used in organizing and conducting studies and analyses or programs, procedures, and organizations; of basic analytical and statistical principles and techniques.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to present ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form.

Preferences:


Preferences:


  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google suite.
  • Working knowledge of university software tools and/or systems such as KFS, PCMS, Shell Shop, Workday, Zoom, etc.
  • Knowledge of UMD's procurement policies and procedures.
  • Prior experience working with the State of Maryland or University of Maryland; knowledge of State or University policies.

Additional Certifications:


Additional Information:


CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT:


  • This position requires an onsite presence. May be able to work remotely one day per week.
  • This position is an essential employee related to catastrophic, weather, or other emergencies and may be required to come to campus/work remotely when the University is closed.

Job Risks

  • Not Applicable to This Position
    Physical Demands

PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:


  • Normal office environment; will spend extended time sitting and working a computer keyboard at a computer/viewing computer monitor.
  • Able to push, pull, lift, carry objects up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.

Posting Date:


  • 04/22/2024
    Closing Date:
  • 05/06/2024
    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 o
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