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Baccalaureate Social Work Program
Through excellence in teaching, research and service, the Baccalaureate Social Work Program prepares students for social work practice inclusive of diverse individuals, families, groups and communities across a widely ranging geographic region. With belief in the dignity of all individuals, a commitment to social justice and practice with integrity, the Social Work Program provides a supportive learning environment that creates and disseminates knowledge and integrates teaching with service to advance practice and social policy.
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| Position Overview: |
The Baccalaureate Social Work Program at UMBC is seeking a Business Services Specialist, who will be responsible for budget and grants management, payroll processing, accounting, course schedule development, event coordination, faculty and student support and supervision of an Administrative Assistant and student employees.
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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 is available.
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| Responsibilities: |
The Business Services Specialist performs in four broad areas, in coordination across three campuses: UMBC, USG (Universities at Shady Grove) and UMB (University of Maryland, Baltimore):
- Financial Management: building the program’s yearly budget followed by quarterly meetings with the Chief Financial Officer; reconciling monthly REX and PeopleSoft reports; payroll, routine financial tasks and administering faculty grants; and interfacing with the USM Foundation and donors regarding Social Work’s Foundation donations and scholarships.
- Faculty Coordination: communications with faculty; implementing the teaching schedule; maintaining an accurate course catalog; editing Student Guide and Field Manual annually; monitoring consultancy reports, organizing recruitment efforts and assisting with all promotion and tenure procedures; compiling personnel files; scheduling required faculty reviews, assisting Assistant Dean of Field Education with communications to Field Instructors; and event planning.
- Student Services: together with the Administrative Assistant II, planning, organizing and implementing student-related events such as graduation events; facilitating students’ stipends and travel reimbursement; and overseeing maintenance and replacement of equipment in offices and in the student computer lab.
- Supervision: direct supervision of an Administrative Assistant II and indirect supervision of student workers.
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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
- Must have good decision making, excellent verbal and written communication and financial management and budgeting skills
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: |
- Grants management experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience in higher education is a plus.
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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. |