Business Operations Manager Jobs

Position Number:

106322

Title:

Business Manager

Functional Title:

Business Operations Manager

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1

Unit:

CMNS-Chemistry & Biochemistry

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:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience in the areas of procurement, travel and accounting.
• One (1) year supervisory experience in the areas of procurement, travel and accounting, account management and computerized accounting systems.

• Committed to providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to work independently and to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of federal regulations regarding fiscal management of federal funds such as Uniformed guidelines, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
• Must possess outstanding oral, written and interpersonal skills, good time management and have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.

Preferences:

• Working knowledge of university software tools and/or systems such as Concur, KFS Workday as well as BA4 (Accounting Shadow System)
• Knowledge of USMF and UMCPS policies and procedures
• Knowledge of OMB’s Uniform Guidance and completion of the Office of Research Administration’s Certificate Program
• Working experience in Higher education and specifically at UMD strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of UMD Travel and Purchasing Card Policies and procedures.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical 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:

08/14/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

09/01/2023

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.