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Senior Specialist, Business Operations

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Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance

Department:

College of Engineering & Information Technology Shared Service Center

Position Overview:

This position will be responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and approving payroll and HR related tasks, assisting with procurement and payment requests, and other reimbursement activities for all departments supported by the COEIT SSC.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $79,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

What is it like to work at UMBC?  Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2023 Great College to Work for…. In every category.

Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

Responsibilities:
  • Review and approve payroll and HR forms for completeness and accuracy verifying position attributes and funding source are correct.  
  • Enter requisitions, receipts/invoices, payment requests, and reimbursements into the system. 
  • Review and complete travel reimbursements. 
  • Address faculty, staff, and student inquiries and follow up when needed.
  • Review and approve Time Entry verifying adjustments are entered correctly and appropriate documentation is presented for review/approval.
  • Assist in overseeing the service tickets in the Shared Service Center queues managed by our office and follow up with staff to make sure tickets are being addressed promptly and within assigned due dates.
  • Supervise assigned employees, provide feedback on their work product, prepare performance evaluations and provide or suggest training as needed.  
  • Recommend process improvements and collaborate with the team to discuss and/or implement them.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field. 
  • Three years of relevant experience.
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.
Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

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. 

Salary: Salary starts at $79,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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.   

Accommodation: 

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.

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.

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Applications close: Open Until Filled

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