Assistant Director, Administrative Services

University of Maryland (College Park)

College Park, Maryland, US
$106,320-115,000; not specified; for more informat...
Financial/accounting management
Operational and administrative support
Human resources and payroll
The Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an Assistant Director of Administrative Services to manage financial, operational, personnel, and procurement tasks for approximately 189 accounts and 250 staff/faculty

Job Summary

  • The Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an Assistant Director of Administrative Services to manage financial, operational, personnel, and procurement tasks for approximately 189 accounts and 250 staff/faculty.
  • Key responsibilities include managing payroll, human resources, procurement, reimbursements, travel, and sponsored research administration.
  • The department is a world-leading academic unit focused on geospatial technologies for societal concerns like climate change, biodiversity, and global health, with research partners including NASA and NSF.

Matching Summary

The Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an Assistant Director of Administrative Services to manage financial, operational, personnel, and procurement tasks for approximately 189 accounts and 250 staff/faculty.

Salary

$106,320-115,000; Not specified; For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial/accounting management
  • Operational and administrative support
  • Human resources and payroll
  • Procurement and reimbursements
  • Sponsored research administration
  • Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic mindset for process enhancement
  • Collaborative culture and work-life balance
  • Data analytics and negotiation skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Seven years of professional experience
  • Two years of supervisory experience
  • Must be able to operate standard office equipment
  • Ability to move freely about campus and off-site locations

Work Rights

Not specified

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