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Director of Finance and Administration

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University of Maryland

Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Admin-Business And Financial Management
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Job Description

Position Number:

129754

Title:

Director

Functional Title:

Director of Finance and Administration

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

100

Unit:

AGNR-UME-Associate Director

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.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) is a leading land-grant institution that provides teaching, research, and programs through the University of Maryland Extension (UME) to a diverse clientele in the State of Maryland and beyond. UME provides non-credit research-based educational programs and conducts applied research with a $23 million budget and around 350 employees in over 30 offices around the state. The Director of Finance and Administration oversees and guide departmental financial, administrative, and personnel management functions. This position supports UME’s vision, mission, program priorities, and statewide operations while ensuring the implementation of university, college, and departmental policies and procedures. The director reports to the Associate Dean/Associate Director and oversees business managers, IT coordinators, and related staff while serving as a resource for UME senior administrators, area/city extension directors, and directors/coordinators in fiscal management, HR management, and other administrative services. The Director of Finance and Administration is a member of UME’s leadership team. The Director will provide strategic financial guidance and leadership, working on crucial tasks such as financial analysis, reporting, budget creation, forecasting, long-term strategic financial planning, expense tracking, compliance, and internal control functions. The director advises the Associate Dean and senior admin team concerning administrative services, personnel, departmental, college, and university policies, fiscal matters, and budgets. This position will manage financial operations with business managers and staff; oversee pre-award and post-award management; manage department IT coordinators and resources; oversee personnel-related functions; and support AED/CEDs in financial allocation, management, and planning at county/city offices. The position works closely with college-level finance, grant management, Human Resources, Compliance, and Diversity offices and serves as a liaison between the college and university units on behalf of UME in fiscal, personnel management, and adherence to administrative procedures.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. One of the degrees must be in Business, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

Ten (10) or more years of budgetary management experience in a progressively responsible position(s) with outstanding leadership, management, and organizational skills.
Minimum of three(3) years supervisory experience.
Demonstrable financial experience with preparing
Demonstrable experience of federal regulations regarding fiscal management of federal funds (Uniform Guidance) and federal acquisition regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Strong working knowledge of university accounting and internal organizations, financial policies, and procedures.
Excellent computer skills and business application software
The ability to assist with the development of potential solutions or policies to address financial and administrative issues.
Ability to train and instruct business, and other staff on fiscal policies, procedures, and compliance.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Confidentiality skills for handling sensitive information and adaptability skills for managing change and unpredictability.

Preferences:

Experience in higher education with fiscal, personnel, and administrative responsibilities is preferred. Previous work experience with a Land Grant Institution is a plus.
Experience in university policies, procedures, and processes is highly desired. Workday knowledge is a plus.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 85% of the time; Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer; Capable of exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must have visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Must be able to maneuver around the campus to attend meetings and pick up time-sensitive items from other departments.
Must be able to travel statewide for meetings and training in county offices or research and education centers.

Posting Date:

09/02/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

10/07/2024

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.

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