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| Position Summary/Purpose of Position: |
The College of Information Studies (iSchool) is recruiting a Finance and Administration Manager who will be responsible for the management of the College's financial and administrative functions. This individual will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of the following staff units in the College: Academic Programs, Communications, Development, Facilities, IT, Operations and Research. This individual will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of these groups, ensuring that resources are well managed, accurately reported and comply with federal and state regulations as well as University of Maryland policies and procedures.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing budgets; approving and processing day-to-day transactions and inquiries in accordance with applicable regulations for purchasing, travel, and payroll; completing monthly account reconciliations; providing unit leads with accurate account reports and forecasts; monitoring salary support for personnel; completing year end close-out procedures; providing advice and guidance in accordance with University policies and procedures; managing college P- and T- cards; managing foundation accounts; and identifying issues of concern and providing solutions.
This position must adhere to University financial management standards, general management and accounting principles, practices, methods, and techniques. A successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply various policies and procedures in real-world situations. In addition, a successful candidate must be enthusiastic, positive, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have a demonstrable ability to take initiative. Excellent communication and customer-oriented skills, since the Finance & Administration Manager will be required to regularly meet with staff to review accounts and their funding situations.
The iSchool is one of UMD's fastest-growing colleges on campus and we pride ourselves on hiring the best and brightest to work in our supportive and team-oriented environment. This is a unique opportunity to work with our dynamic faculty on wide-ranging research topics – from wearable technology to digitizing historical records, social justice issues and more. The iSchool also offers a flexible work schedule and promotes a healthy work-life balance, an innovative and interactive performance review and development process and much more.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor's Degree with a preferred concentration in business, accounting or financial management, or equivalent of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in budget management and execution, preferably within an academic department in an institution of higher education.
- Strong computer proficiency using MS Office with an emphasis in Excel, including spreadsheet creation and report production.
- Must be self-motivated and detail oriented with the ability to perform duties under limited supervision.
- Must have demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem solving abilities with strong mathematical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated diplomacy.
- Ability to take initiative, analyze problems, prepare and articulate solutions.
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| Preferences: |
Experience with University of Maryland software programs (such as BA3, BA4, KFS, Kuali Research, and ELF)
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| Additional Information: |
The College of Information Studies strives to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify as members of underrepresented, underserved, and/or marginalized communities.
Salary: Mid 50s to Low 60s
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| Job Risks |
Not Applicable to This Position |
| Physical Demands |
Normal office environment. Use of a computer is required. Worker is not subject to any adverse conditions.
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| Posting Date: |
08/24/2021 |
| Closing Date: |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Best Consideration Date |
09/13/2021 |
| 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. Apply at the UHR website https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/86873 |