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.

The College of Information Studies (iSchool) is recruiting two Business Managers who will be responsible for the management of all pre- and post-award processes for the iSchool faculty assigned to the Business Manager’s portfolio. This individual will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of research, startup, and retention accounts, ensuring that resources are well managed, accurately reported and comply with federal and state regulations as well as University of Maryland policies and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing budgets and providing support for proposal submissions; approving and processing day-to-day transactions and inquiries in accordance with applicable regulations for purchasing, travel, payroll, and sub-awards; completing monthly account reconciliations; providing faculty and researchers with accurate account reports and forecasts; monitoring effort compliance and salary support for personnel; completing award close-out procedures; providing advice and guidance in accordance with sponsor and University policies and procedures; and identifying issues of concern and providing solutions.
This position must adhere to University financial management standards, general management and accounting principles, practices, methods, and techniques. A successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply various policies and procedures in real-world situations. In addition, a successful candidate must be enthusiastic, positive, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have a demonstrable ability to take initiative. Excellent communication and customer-oriented skills, since the Business Manager will be required to regularly meet with faculty to review awards and their funding situations.
The iSchool is one of UMD’s fastest-growing colleges on campus and we pride ourselves on hiring the best and brightest to work in our supportive and team-oriented environment. This is a unique opportunity to work with our dynamic faculty on wide-ranging research topics – from wearable technology to digitizing historical records, social justice issues and more. The iSchool also offers a flexible work schedule and promotes a healthy work-life balance, an innovative and interactive performance review, and development process and much more.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a preferred concentration in business, accounting or financial management, or the equivalent of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing pre- and post-award activities on sponsored research contracts and grants, preferably in an institution of higher
education. Including proposal preparation and account reconciliations.
• Thorough understanding of federal grant regulations such as the OMB Circulars and Uniform Guidance with the ability to apply that knowledge to job duties. Familiarity with electronic proposal submission programs such as Workspace, Fastlane, and eRA Commons.
• Strong computer proficiency using MS Office with an emphasis on Excel, including spreadsheet creation and report production.
• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented with the ability to perform duties under limited supervision.
• Must have demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem solving abilities with strong mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, share information, and work collaboratively.
• Ability to take initiative, analyze problems, prepare and articulate solutions.
• Dedication to providing excellent service to internal and external customers.

• Experience with the University of Maryland software programs (such as Kuali Financial System, Kuali Research, PHR, and ELF).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

This position requires spending long hours sitting and using computers. Light lifting of materials and supplies: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to communicate by talking, hearing, and seeing. The employee must have the ability to work and attend meetings and trainings in multiple locations on campus.

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.