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Office of the Provost
Consistent with the University’s mission, and working collaboratively with the Deans and Vice Presidents, the Office of the Provost advances the intellectual life of our scholarly community through the support and advancement of our academic programs and the scholarship of our faculty and students.
https://provost.umbc.edu/
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| Position Overview: |
This position will be a member of the Office of the Provost reporting directly to the Associate Provost for Financial Management and will be responsible for supporting the Provost and other faculty within the Academic Affairs Other Units with financial and administrative pre and post-award support on grant proposal submissions.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $66,500 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: |
- Provide budgetary and administrative support for faculty who are submitting proposals for grant funding.
- Provide post-award support and reporting on all research related accounts and activities within the College, including sponsored, Self-Support, foundation, and all other research accounts.
- Recommend processes and procedures for the Office of the Provost Shared Services Center and collaborating with the team to implement them.
- Prepare reports and analysis for leadership and PI as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience Required: 3 years of progressive experience in Project Management, grant administration, budgeting, financial analysis, reconciliation, financial reporting, forecasting, and other related accounting/finance/analytical
responsibilities.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Previous work with Grant Proposals
- Past experience with administering faculty grants (reconcile, budget; report)
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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 starts at $66,500, 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. |
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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. |