Business Services Specialist

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 14 Dec 2022

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 127899
Title: Business Services Specialist
Functional Title: Business Services Specialist
Category Status: 20-Nonexempt,Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.0
Unit: AGNR-Dean-Fiscal Office
Hiring Range Minimum: 44843
Hiring Range Maximum: 53811.6
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. 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 you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) seeks a Business Services Specialist to directly support the Director for Finance and Policy Analysis. The AGNR Administrative Services office resides under the administration of the Office of the Dean of AGNR supporting Academics, University of Maryland Extension (UME) and Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) missions of the college. Major responsibilities are listed below with an emphasis on financial, operational, and analytical support to all units within AGNR.
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 and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 
  • Working knowledge of management principles and practices. 
  • Skill in applying basic analytical skills to review expenditures and revenues, prepare forecasts, and reconcile accounts. 
  • 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 including basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and intermediate knowledge of Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.). 
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.


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:
Preferred:
  • Experience with fiscal and operational support of an academic unit.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Working knowledge of local, state, and federal agencies and groups involved in college related issues.
  • Experience in large-scale implementations requiring change management.
  • A demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive issues and arbitrate successful outcomes.
  • A demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Office work environment
Posting Date: 11/30/2022
Closing Date: 12/14/2022
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.

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