Business Services Specialist

Student Affairs Business Services Center

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking a Business Services Specialist for the Student Affairs Business Services Center (SABSC). This position works closely with Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) staff and other University departments and has supervisory responsibility of staff involved in payroll, purchasing and other activities for select DoSA departments and all student organizations.

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $49,582  and has 11 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles.  Tuition remission is also available. 

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

Specific duties include: 

• Supervise and monitor payroll-related transactions on behalf of designated DoSA departments, including but not limited to time entry, new employee onboarding and other personnel actions
• Supervise and monitor purchasing on behalf of DoSA departments and student organizations using various purchasing methods, including Paw Procurement and procurement cards
• Supervise monthly reconciliation of financial data and provide regular reports and analyses to Director of Business and Administrative Services and DoSA leadership
• Supervise financial activities related to student organizations, including regular purchasing activities and annual budget review and approval process
• Meet regularly with DoSA directors and other staff to review financial and personnel activities
• Supervise office operations, including student staff
• Represent SABSC on various committees and workgroups on behalf of Director and DoSA leadership

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing and personnel work

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work 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.

• Experience in a higher education environment
• Supervision of student employees
• Five years of experience in University business or financial operations
• Experience and demonstrated ability to work with students and student organizations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present financial and managerial reports
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement business process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and collaborate effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

A background check will be required.  

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 11 Days of Annual Leave  (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission :

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include benefits . 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.