| Department: |
Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology is the largest academic department within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and has a complex business model for the financial management of the department's various funding sources.
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| Position Overview: |
The Business Specialist will provide business services to the Department of Psychology to include managing the State budget, self-support projects; faculty start up projects; advising the Chair on budget decisions, expense and income forecasting; funding scenarios; problem solving suggestions; providing updates on all accounts quarterly or monthly; approving all purchases, reimbursements, travel and payroll.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $59,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
The Business Specialist reports to the Department Chair and will supervise an Administrative Assistant II.
Specific duties include:
- Management and reconciliation of the State budget, including the graduate student budget, self-support projects, and faculty startup projects
- Advisor to Chair on budget decisions, expense and income forecasting, provide monthly and quarterly updates on all accounts
- Approve purchase and reimbursement requests in PAW procurement system and Psychology RT system
- Approve travel and travel funding requests
- Serve as payroll approver
- Serve as P-Card and D-Card (purchasing) supervisor
- Maintain Graduate Assistant master spreadsheet and oversee preparation of appointment letters, amendments and forms
- Prepare journal entries
- Advise payroll preparer when payroll retros and DBEs are necessary and ensure they are submitted timely
- Other duties as assigned
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong quantitative skills and strong facility with Excel.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Business coursework or degree
- State budget experience
- Two years of higher education experience preferred and/or Master's coursework in a business related field.
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 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 plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Salary: $59,000 - $66,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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| Hours: |
Full time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |