Business Manager
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Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Business/Accounting/Finance
| Department: | Maryland Institute for Policy, Analysis and Research (MIPAR) |
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| Responsibilities: | MIPAR is the grant administration service center for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and receives funding from federal, state and local government agencies and foundations. As such, its administration of funds from the sources comes under scrutiny, and the failure to administer these funds according to stringent sponsor guidelines can result in serious repercussions for the University. The Business Manager in MIPAR provides financial oversight involving discretion and judgment to grants for research faculty from pre-award to close out. The Business Manager assists faculty in the submission of grant proposals, including budget preparation, adhering to sponsor guidelines and electronic submission; monitors expenditures for allowability using knowledge of Uniformed Guidance; provides periodic financial summaries to faculty PI and funding sponsors, as requested; and will have primary signature authority for hiring, payroll, timesheets, expense documents, DBE’s, retros and journal entries for these grants. In summary, this position involves the exercise of discretion and judgment, with the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance which effect MIPAR and the University. |
| Required Minimum Qualifications: | Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years of work experience in grant and/or business administration. Requires knowledge and skill in applying analytical techniques to the identification and resolution of grant administration issues; knowledge of uniformed guidance; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty and staff; experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines under own supervision; ability to manage budget and monitor expenditures of projects; ability to present ideas and information clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; comprehensive knowledge of USM policies and procedures and the institution's purpose, goals and procedures; strong skills in maintaining confidentiality of information and handling sensitive matters with discretion and tact; and proficiency in spreadsheet applications. |
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| Background Screening Statement: | A background check will be required. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. |
| Screening of Applications Begins: | For best consideration submit application materials by May 20, 2022 (applications will be accepted until the position is filled). |
| Salary: | Salary range starting at $60,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Type: | Regular |
| FLSA Status: | Exempt |
| COVID-19 Vaccination: | The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMBC, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMBC, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required at the start of employment. Further information is available at: https://covid19.umbc.edu/vaccine/ |
| Benefits: | UMBC offers a benefits package for regular and grant-funded regular employees including generous leave, excellent health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, on-site preschool, and numerous professional development and wellness opportunities. Please note the Type and FLSA Status above to determine the benefits offered for this position. |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: | UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: | As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
Accommodation: | If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
| Work Authorization: | As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |
Advertised: May 6 2022 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled