Business Operations Specialist

The Division of Infectious Diseases within the Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is in search of Business Operations Specialist who will coordinate daily business operations for the Division of Infectious Diseases that is comprised of approximately 35 faculty members, multiple inpatient services and ambulatory locations, and a fellowship program.

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 (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) 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.

Essential Functions may include:

• Manage and monitor the day-to-day administrative operations for the ID division including procurement, travel, pre and post award grant support.
• Serve as liaison between program directors, clinical faculty, and institutional departments including HR and Finance.
• Facilitate recruitment requests from Division Director.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and faculty to enhance program effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, or other related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of business-related experience to position required, with at least one (1) year experience in at least two of the following: human resources, payroll, finance, facility, or research administration.

Other: N/A. 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.

Hiring Range: $67,500 - $75,000, commensurate with education and experience