Dir Admin Svc.

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 14 Jun 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 103755
Title: Director Administrative Services
Functional Title: Dir Admin Svc.
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: AGNR-Veterinary Medicine Program
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.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Provide financial oversight for the department to include administration of the state, revolving, and research budgets, presently totaling approximately $6.2 M; prepare and administer memoranda of understanding with various federal and state agencies; administer faculty grant funding accounts and provide account balance updates to each faculty at regular intervals.
Managing the departmental budgets and ensuring the financial integrity of the department. Maintain long-term financial plan and projections for the department.
Oversee administrative functions to ensure efficient and consistent operations. Assist faculty in preparing grant proposals, including a review of proposed budgets, cost-share justifications, and routing forms.
Supervise support personnel to fulfill budgetary, computer hardware/software, word processing, office logistics, travel, personnel, and secretarial needs for the faculty, staff, and students.
Prepare analyses surveys and reports to meet the requests and needs of the VMRCVM, UMD, Virginia Tech, and external collaborations, such as the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Federal Agencies, and professional veterinary organizations.
Effectively communicate and present critical matters to the Associate Dean.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or related area.


Experience:
  • 10 years experience in finance management with responsibility for budget, personnel, and planning activities; three – five (3-5)years of supervisory experience.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent computer skills, excellent written and oral communication skills,  and supervisory experience.
  • Ability to nurture teamwork and a positive work environment.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • A master’s degree in business administration, public administration, higher education, or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of experience in higher education, with responsibility for budget, personnel, and planning activities.
  • Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Posting Date: 05/14/2024
Closing Date: 06/14/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date
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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