Implement internal controls and audit systems to mitigate
financial and regulatory risks.
Assists Chair and Faculty with analyses and reporting; serves
as an advisor to the chair and faculty and represents the
department with internal and external partners.
Manage day-to-day activity, pre-and-post awards, and
departmental budgets, including departmental equipment and
space.
Oversee budgeting and financial reporting, including tracking
of all financial transactions, reporting transactions to external
agencies, and providing detailed financial plans and reports.
Including preparing and managing the annual Deans General funds of
~ $5M.
Provide subject matter guidance for all federal, non-federal
sponsored research, industry sponsored research and private
foundation sponsored research.
Assure department grants and contracts comply with all federal
and state legal requirements, other sponsor requirements to include
industry and private foundation, and UMB policies prior to review
by the UMB Sponsored Project Administration office (SPA).
Collaborate with upper-level management and other
administrators and directors throughout the campus to ensure the
delivery of high-quality services.
Oversee management of complex funding and service agreements,
including a working knowledge of industry and other sponsored
funding submission processes based on funding opportunity
announcements.
Oversee related post-award processes, including award setup,
review, account setup verification, and ensuring that staff is set
up appropriately.
Oversee ongoing updates and communications related to current
grants and contracts. Also, provide relevant updates and reports to
departmental leadership, as needed.
Maintain financial management systems and internal controls
required to ensure that departmental commitments, research projects
and account management are safeguarded and that accounts are
appropriately maintained.
Supervise business office team members. Ensure efficient
recruitment/interviewing and training functions to continually
review strengths and areas of development in maintaining a staff of
well-trained, highly involved and motivated employees.
Performs other duties as assigned by chair.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree. Master's degree
preferred.
Experience: Nine (9) years of experience in administrative
and financial operations with at least three (3) years experience
in basic science or clinical research environment. At least two (2)
years in a basic science department preferred.
Preferred Experience: Demonstrated experience in accounting,
budgeting, auditing, assessment of internal controls, or financial
analysis experience in a college or university environment in a
management position.
Supervisory Experience: Three (3) years of direct management
involved in recruitment, training, and professional development of
staff.
Preferred Certification/Licensure: Certified Research
Administrator.
Other: Financial disclosure reporting required by State of
Maryland Ethics Commission.
Completion of a 12 credit Research Administration graduate
certificate program can be considered as the equivalent of one (1)
year of relevant research administration work experience.
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, AND ABILTIIES
Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough 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 support a mission and strategic vision.
Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and
cultivate relationships. Skill in consultation and change
management. 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: $140,000 - $154,000 per year / 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.
