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Business Manager
Job Description
Position Number:
110697Title:
Business ManagerFunctional Title:
Business ManagerCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
ENGR-Electrical & Computer EngineeringCampus/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 you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The purpose of this position is to manage all operations – including staff – of the ECE Procurement and Supply Office in addition to managing the Department’s inventory process, parking allocations, and day-to-day IT services and facility access requirements.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree.
Experience:
- At least eight (8) years (with a High School Diploma or GED); six (6) years (with an associate degree) or four (4) years (with a bachelor’s degree) progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing and/or personnel work and a minimum of 1 year supervisory experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to “customer” service within the UMCP setting are required. Experience and knowledge in procurement, travel, accounting, budgeting and financial procedures and systems.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, time management abilities, and communication skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to interpret and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, institutional and state guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities and provide excellent outcomes within the required time frame.
- The ability to follow up and follow through on assigned and delegated tasks is essential.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience with spreadsheet packages and web-based business systems, such as ELF.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
- Mostly sedentary work performed in an office environment requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended times.
- Ability to review, prepare, and analyze data and figures, transcribe, and engage extensive reading of materials and computer screens.
- Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events.
Posting Date:
04/26/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
05/10/2024Diversity 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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