Business Operations Manager
Job Description
Position Number:
106322Title:
Business ManagerFunctional Title:
Business Operations ManagerCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1Unit:
CMNS-Chemistry & BiochemistryCampus/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.
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:
Reporting to the Director of Finances, the Business Operations Manager will be an integral member of the Departments Business Office and will be responsible for the oversight of many of its’ day-to-day business activities.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
Experience:
- Three to five years of related experience in the areas of procurement, travel, and accounting.
- Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in the areas of procurement, travel and accounting, account management, and computerized accounting systems.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail and an ability to work independently and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Must possess outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal skills, good time management, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
- Committed to providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Working knowledge of federal regulations regarding fiscal management of federal funds such as Uniformed guidelines, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Working experience in higher education, experience at UMD is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of university software tools and/or systems such as Concur, KFS Workday as well as BA4 (Accounting Shadow System)
- Knowledge of UMD Travel and Purchasing Card Policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of OMB’s Uniform Guidance and completion of the Office of Research Administration’s Certificate Program.
- Knowledge of USMF and UMCPS policies and procedures.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Sedentary/typical office work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise mover files or objects.
Posting Date:
06/20/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
07/12/2024Diversity 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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