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.

Under the supervision of the Associate Provost for Financial Management, this position will be a member of the Office of the Provost and will support general Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) for Academic Affairs and university operations.  The incumbent will provide complex financial analysis, monitor financial performance, develop and manage financial models, prepare reporting, and maintain forecasts on financial positions of units within academic affairs.  The position is the direct support and subject matter expert for a range of department heads/leads within academic affairs for all financial and fiscal manners related to primarily non-sponsored activities.

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $75,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

• Reconcile assigned accounts, create reports to be shared with Department Heads which include a variance analysis and projection on expenditure to be used as a primer for strategic decision making.
• Develop a forecast each unit so Department Heads can better manager available funds (or deficits).
• Analyze financial performance and trends, report findings, and make recommendations and projections based on findings.
• Create financial reports, dashboard, FADs customer reporting, presentations, and other materials that are provided to campus leadership and unit stakeholders both cyclically and ad-hoc.
• Review and approve transaction items which impact assigned budgets (i.e. new hires, purchases, travel requests, journal entries, budget amendments, etc.).
• Assist in the management of position control for the Office of the Provost.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of progressive experience in payroll, budgeting, financial analysis, reconciliation, financial reporting, forecasting, and other related accounting/finance/analytical responsibilities.

• 5 years of progressive experience in a related field

A background check will be required. 

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

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

Salary: $75,000 - $84,000 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.

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.