Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC)
College Park, Maryland, USA
$75,680 - $80,500; not specified; not specified py
Manage sponsored award activities
Process financial transactions
Reconcile non-sponsored accounts
The Business Manager will work as a liaison to the management of the ESSIC Business Office, funding agencies, Partners outside of the University as well as the units throughout campus, including the Office of Research Administration
Job Summary
The Business Manager will work as a liaison to the management of the ESSIC Business Office, funding agencies, Partners outside of the University as well as the units throughout campus, including the Office of Research Administration.
Responsibilities include efficiently managing and maintaining 30+ sponsored award activities for the department, including initiating Task Account setup, tracking invoicing, modifications, and close-outs.
Preparation of sponsored research proposals for the department, working directly with the Proposal Manager and Professional Track Faculty (PTK) to develop research proposals, including preparing budgets and other cost estimates.
Matching Summary
The Business Manager will work as a liaison to the management of the ESSIC Business Office, funding agencies, Partners outside of the University as well as the units throughout campus, including the Office of Research Administration.
Salary
$75,680 - $80,500; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage sponsored award activities
Process financial transactions
Reconcile non-sponsored accounts
Track grant deadlines
Prepare sponsored research proposals
Enter proposals into submission platforms
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with UMD administrative systems
Experience with grant writing
Strong attention to detail
Interpersonal skills and collaboration
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Three years of grants, finance, or accounting experience
Knowledge of grants policies and federal regulations