The School of Medicine - Department of Pathology - has an
exciting opportunity for an
Administrative Specialist. The
mission of the University of Maryland School of Medicine Department
of Pathology is to: deliver the highest quality diagnostic care to
our patients and communities; partner with providers to optimize
test utilization and interpretation for clinical management;
educate the best future physicians, laboratorians, and scientists;
and advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge in
medicine.
The University of Maryland Department of Pathology is committed to
serving our community through world-class patient care, education,
and research. We are proud to offer our clinical and consultative
pathology services to patients and healthcare providers, share our
love of the field with our exceptional trainees, and enhance public
health and medical knowledge through our continuous research
efforts. This mission could not be achieved without our belief in
fostering an environment that values and promotes diversity,
equity, inclusion, and justice, through which better outcomes for
our patients, faculty, staff, trainees, and the scientific
community as a whole are achieved.
This position manages and coordinates planning and direction to
support the strategic business initiatives for a specific function
and/or operation. Responsible for review, forecasting and reporting
of financial information, overseeing payroll processing, including
gathering and reporting of financial information. Performs human
resource functions related to day-to-day operations; may partner
with Human Resource Services in areas of specific Human Resource
specializations, such as staffing, compensation, benefits and
employee relations issues. Implements and ensures the adherence to
related accounting and human resource policies, procedures, and
programs in order to assure cohesiveness and effectiveness.
SCOPE OF ROLE
Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and
theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional
discipline normally acquired through advanced education or
specialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters on
behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion,
creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and
evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure
legal and policy compliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinate
work of others (positions that supervise are responsible for
service delivery, quality assurance, and employee performance). May
independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects,
or resources.
Applies intermediate level knowledge, concepts, principles, and
skills. Decision making occurs within general guidelines and
requires significant interpretation. Supervisor defines work guided
by goals and objectives. Supervisor assists with unusual
situations. Solutions require considerable analysis and evaluation
of various alternatives. Independently anticipates needs and
requirements to resolve non-routine matters.
Benefits: Exempt Regular
UMB offers a
comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes
wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along
with
additional exciting perks that employees can
take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement
program that must be selected and is effective on your date of
hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package
that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid
holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and
comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and
development programs; tuition remission for employees and their
dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and
flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per
job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the
University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work
primarily physically within the State of Maryland .
- PRIMARY DUTIES:
Administer financial (FIN), procurement (SSA), and human resource
(HR) functions for an administrative office or department
formulating unit plans, policies, and procedures, setting goals and
objectives, adhering to rules and regulations. Maintains unit's
budget.
Adhere, propose, and ensure standards of operation, policies,
protocols, and procedures to ensure compliant, effective, and
efficient operations. Implements campus policies, procedures and
programs, and ensures compliance.
Assist in the long- and short-term planning to meet business
objectives and ensures long- and short-term assignments and
projects are achieved
Administer the daily financial operations, procurement, and
human resources of the unit, including payroll processing, human
resource transactions, purchase orders, and financial budgeting,
forecasting and reporting
Identify and assist in the development of future business
process changes to administrative unit. Ensure effective use of
resources within department and may supervise support staff.
Perform line by line budget and financial trend analyses of
departmental budgets. Determine if allocation of funds meet needs
of unit or identify deficits and develop proposal to meet the
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Prepare and assembles statistical data and reports for use in
budgetary evaluation, maintaining downloaded data to coordinate
necessary computer files. Creates monthly, quarterly, and annual
reports and ensures financial information has been recorded
accurately.
Prepare units budget and performs micro trend analyses and
financial forecasts.
Facilitate payroll (staff and/or faculty) activities such as
analyzing commitment accounting data and effort logs, tracking
payroll adjustments and cost sharing commitments, ensuring timely
submission and approval, and tracking timesheets for compliance.
Ensure department payroll reconciliation is accurate by performing
audits and analysis. (FIN-PR)
Administer purchasing and travel management for administrative
units department, including procurement card purchases, initiating
purchase requisitions, and processing travel reimbursements.
Determines client needs from analysis and designs procurement
methodology, researches markets, and assists in contracts and
negotiations. Prepares travel journal entries and reviews travel
expenditures. (SSA/FIN)
Manage and attends to confidential matters of employment,
credentialing, payroll and records management processes for the
department Investigate, research, and apply human resource
regulation, practice, and policy to provide hands on and problem
resolution support. Administer employment, credentialing, payroll
and human resource records processes for the unit. Collaborate with
Human Resource Services to implement and effectively communicate
campus human resource policy, regulations, procedures, and
programs. Analyzes personnel trends and is responsible for
monitoring, tracking, and ensuring compliance. (HR)
Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to less experience
personnel in day-to-day business operations. Acquire and distribute
new expertise and methods. Recognized as an expert in a functional
unit and advises others.
Perform accounts receivable and payable activities in
accordance to Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP)
ensuring unit budget is balances. Identify variances and trends and
investigate. (FIN)
Serve as a liaison between unit and Financial Services (Payroll
& Budget), Human Resources, and Strategic Sourcing and
Acquisition Services and partners with them on campus-wide
initiatives.
Respond to inquiries with accurate and policy supported
information. Contact appropriate resources when unable to find
factual support for answers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education : Bachelor's degree in business administration,
public administration, finance, accounting, human resources, or
other related field.
Experience : Three (3) years of related experience in human
resources and business, budget, or financial operations.
Other : 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 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of
related experience. In instances where specific education and/or
experience is required only directly related education and/or
experience may be substituted.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable
requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of
applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate
both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work
cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to
demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values
of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and
Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Hiring Range: $69,500- 82,000
; Commensurate with
education and experience
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce
and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national
origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or
mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or
any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a
disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during
any part of the employment process, please submit a
UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact
leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu
. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for
reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email
address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination
in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals
may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read
the
UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.