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College of Engineering and Information Technology, Shared Services Center (COEIT SSC)
The COEIT SSC supports the college by providing services related to payroll, procurement, finance and grants administration.
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| Position Overview: |
The Business Service Specialist is a member of the College of Engineering and Information Technology’s Shared Services Center (COEIT SSC) and will support the Business Operations Team (BOT). This position will be responsible for serving as a primary or backup payroll preparer and initiating and managing all payroll and HR functions. The position will also process procurement, payment requests, and other reimbursement activities for all departments supported by the COEIT SSC
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $49,582 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.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
This position will be responsible for hiring and payroll support for all employment categories. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, initiating onboarding forms and meeting with new employees, collecting, preparing, and reviewing appropriate payroll forms with employees, position management, reviewing Time Entry, entering payroll adjustments, and leave management.
Other duties of this position will also include preparing and entering requisitions, paying invoices, using the p-card to purchase goods and services, performing monthly p-card reallocations and reconciliations, and preparing different types of reimbursements for our staff, faculty, and students (travel, foundation, personal, and moving reimbursements).
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
High School diploma or GED.
Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and personnel work.
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.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Experience identifying payroll/salary issues
- Strong customer service focus
- Expertise in Excel and Office products
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills
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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 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
Contingent II positions may include benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Pay Range 11 (minimum: $49,582 maximum: $81,782) 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.
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| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Nonexempt |
| 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. |