Landscape Support Units and Administrative Manager

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

134d

About The Position

Organization's Summary Statement: To manage the day-to-day administrative activities of the Landscape Services unit; this includes budgeting, HR, Payroll, procurement, and managing contractual services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of professional secretarial, clerical, coordinator, or administrative experience.
One (1) year leading or supervising professional staff.
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Must have and maintain a valid Maryland Class C license (or equivalent) with fewer than six points.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a unionized environment desired.
Ability to read construction documents.
Project management of exterior hardscape installations, landscape design or construction experience.
Bachelor’s degree in landscape management, landscape design, Construction/Project Management,
Business Management or related field.
Ten (10) years’ experience in the supervision and management of large landscape maintenance operations and/or experience in Landscape Design, Project Management, Operation Management.
Knowledge of the University’s policies and operating procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.