University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is HIRING a Business Services Specialist!

 

Business Services Specialist

Apply nowJob no: 493756
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance

Department:	The Office of Center Administration and Management (OCAM) OCAM serves as a centralized shared resource to support four of UMBC's Research Centers, including the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education (CUERE), Center for Accelerated Real-Time Analytics (CARTA), Center for Real-time Distributed Sensing and Autonomy (CARDS) and Center for Advanced Sensor Technology (CAST). OCAM supports these Centers with administrative pre and post-award support for their externally and internally funded projects.
Responsibilities:	The Business Services Specialist in the Office of Center Administration and Management (OCAM) will be responsible for reconciling, reporting and managing activities related to grants and contracts. The position will be responsible for the Center's research funding administration. Utilizing the RT ticket system to process purchases, oversee the hiring process and salary distribution and coordinate the travel requests in accordance with OCAM and UMBC processes, procedures and policies. Monthly reconciliation of all assigned accounts, including sponsored, Self-Support, foundation and all other research accounts. Be responsible for post-award activities associated with awards, sub awards, reports and award modifications. Assist with grant proposal preparation, including budget creation and verification, initiating the Kuali routing process, obtaining sub award documentation, etc. Prepare journal entries, DBEs and retros to make sure all transactions are correctly recorded in the general ledger. Meet with PI faculty members regularly (per faculty preference) to provide financial summary reports and reviews the financial status. Performs other activities as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:	High School Diploma or GED Six years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing and personnel work. Must have excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, customer service skills and the ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties courteously and efficiently Must be proficient in using various computer software packages The ability to work independently and proactively is essential Note: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience in a University setting is helpful. Knowledge of PeopleSoft, PAW Procurement system and Microsoft Office suite is essential. Grant management, accounting, finance and/or Human Resources experience is beneficial.
Background Screening Statement:	A background check will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Please upload a cover letter and resume.
Closing Date:	July 31, 2022
Salary:	Pay Range 11 (starting at $44,843, effective July 1, 2022) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program
Hours:	Full-time
Type:	Grant Funded
Additional Information:	This is a grant-funded position wherein employment is contingent upon renewal of the grant.
FLSA Status:	Nonexempt
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. Contingent II positions may include some benefits.  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 at 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: Jul 12 2022 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 31 2022

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