Office Supervisor III

Department: Department of Economics

Position Overview: The Office Supervisor will, under general supervision of the Department Chair, perform and supervise administrative responsibilities for routine and/or complex transactions supporting the Department of Economics.

Why Work at UMBC? UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $28.64/hour and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full-time roles. Tuition remission is also available.  What is it like to work at UMBC?  Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. For 16 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For!

Telework: A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities: Specific duties include:

• Provide lead administrative support to Department Chair
• Budget reconciliations including general operating, self-support, research and foundations accounts
• Procurement card holder
• Travel and expense reimbursements
• Journal entries
• Track consultancy sabbatical and faculty annual reports
• Assist Chair with annual workload report and department reviews
• Record minutes at monthly faculty meetings
• Supervise administrative staff and student assistants
• Provide general assistance to faculty and students
• HR Liaison with Shared Services
• Other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications: Requires a High School Diploma or GED and five years of progressively responsible clerical work to include at least one year in supervisory capacity.  Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Administrative and supervisory experience and Microsoft Office skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date: May 5, 2026

Benefits: UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.  Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
* 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
* 15 Days of Sick Leave
* 15 Holidays
* 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
* 8 credit hours per semester
* Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
* Life and disability insurance
* Retirement/Pension plan
* Professional development opportunities
* Wellness opportunities
* & Much more
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, etc.) of position.

Salary: Pay Range - minimum: $28.64/hour to maximum: $30.57/hour based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.  The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.  The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours: Full-time

Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Nonexempt