Assistant Director, Administrative Services
About The Position
The Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Administrative Services. This department is a leading academic unit focused on societal concerns, utilizing satellite data processing and geospatial technologies for scientific discovery. They address issues like climate change, biodiversity, wildfire, food security, global health, sustainability, and poverty, with research partners including NASA and the National Science Foundation. The department values individual growth, work-life balance, and a collaborative culture. The Administrative Services department manages approximately 189 accounts and supports around 250 full- and part-time staff and faculty, handling financial, operational, administrative/personnel, and procurement tasks. The Assistant Director will manage business services including payroll, human resources, procurement, reimbursements, travel, and sponsored research administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Seven (7) years of professional experience in human resources, payroll, budget, finance, facilities management, procurement, or managing business operations.
- Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
- Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
- Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
- Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
- Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
- Ability to research information and analyze/synthesize complex data and information to create reports and presentations with valid conclusions derived from various sources.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
- Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
- Ability to move freely about the campus to attend meetings multiple times a week, including off-site locations for the department.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree.
- Experience with UMD administrative systems, including Workday, Concur, and Priority BA software.
- Sponsored research experience.
Responsibilities
- Managing aspects of the business services of the Department.
- Overseeing payroll activities.
- Managing human resources functions.
- Handling procurement processes.
- Processing reimbursements.
- Administering travel arrangements.
- Managing sponsored research administration.
Benefits
- For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
