Assistant Director For Finance And Administration

Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:
104207
Title:
Assistant Director
Functional Title:
Assistant Director for Finance and Administration
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
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.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Assistant Director for Finance and Administration (ADFA) is a member of the leadership team in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC). The position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of financial and administrative services to the School and its 140+ faculty, staff, and graduate students. In consultation with the Director, the ADFA prepares and administers the School's budget, and oversees all financial and administrative procedures. The ADFA provides comprehensive financial analyses and participates in decision making to ensure operational excellence for the entire School, advises the Director and leadership colleagues on internal affairs that relate to the School's finances, advises various stakeholders on the finances of planned academic endeavors, external funding, revenue generating and grant-seeking initiatives, and provides oversight of grant management. The ADFA supervises and trains the administrative staff team that carries out the mission of the unit.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in finance/budget administration in a higher education setting.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting and financial planning principles and practices as well as the technology necessary to implement them.
• Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability and willingness to explore and implement creative solutions.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and present relevant financial information for decision-making.
• Leadership and team-building experience in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural communication (oral and written), project-management, and time-management skills.
• Ability to translate and present complicated financial analyses and information to specialized and non-specialized audiences.
• Proficient in standard office applications (e.g., email, Google Suite, Microsoft Word & Excel, Adobe Acrobat).

Preferences:
Preferences:

• Professional experience in US academic setting, with state institutions, especially UMD, a plus.
• Master's degree in business administration, finance, or other. business-related field.
• Experience with sponsored research and grants.
• Experience with human resources.
• Experience at UMD.
• Familiarity with UMD systems (such as KFS, PHR, BPM, BA4).

Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Salary: $100k -115k commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 22 Days Annual Leave; 15 Days Sick Leave; 3 Days Personal Leave; 15 Paid Holidays; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands

• Sedentary work in an office environment requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers and copiers.
• Repetitive motion, including substantial movements and motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and reviewing data, extensive reading, and viewing a computer.
• 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.

Posting Date:
12/21/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
01/19/2024
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.