Assistant Director

UMBC: Recent Jobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days of Annual Leave

15 Days of Sick Leave

15 Holidays

3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission

Job summary

UMBC is seeking an Assistant Director for the George & Betsy Sherman Center in Baltimore to lead budgeting, staffing, and program-wide operations. The role reports to the Executive Director and engages with UMBC units, scholars, alumni, and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience in operations, budgeting, and policy interpretation, with strong organizational and communication skills. A focus on PreK-12 and higher education success is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, Economics or related field.
• 3 years of operations experience including budgeting, payroll, and personnel management.
• Ability to interpret University policies and procedures in finance, HR, payroll, purchasing, and sponsored programs.
• Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental budget ($3.25 million) in collaboration with the Executive Director of the George and Betsy Sherman Center. Oversee financial processes, reconciliation, and document retention requirements via the appropriate technology-based platforms and systems as necessary related to a diversity of funding sources.
• Serve as a member of Sherman Center Leadership, providing strategic vision to new programs and current center infrastructure.
• Guide departmental PIs in developing timelines and budgets for proposals, manage submission of all proposals through Kuali, serve as main point of contact for Central Departments.
• Supervise business specialist and graduate assistants.

Skills

Budgeting

Excel

Word

Google Suite

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, Economics or related field

Tools

Kuali

Job description

Department

The George & Betsy Sherman Center is committed to excellence in urban schools. Established by a visionary gift to UMBC from George and Betsy Sherman, the Center supports transformational education in four connected areas: Outstanding teaching, School Community Partnerships, Early Childhood Learning, and research. Encompassing programs include the Sherman Scholars Program, the Reach Together Tutoring Program, HIPPY, MECLP and other Sherman Center initiatives.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director serves as part of the Center’s strategic leadership team and advises in maximizing Center resource, budget construction, and project management for center wide initiatives. This position will oversee the Center’s support structures including 2-3 Graduate Assistants and a Specialist. Serving as the expert on UMBC Policies and procedures, this position will ensure organizational harmony and compliance across all Sherman Center programs. This dynamic position engages a wide cross section of UMBC units, Sherman constituent groups (i.e. scholars, alumni, and UMBC students), and external partners (i.e. school systems and school staff).

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental budget ($3.25 million) in collaboration with the Executive Director of the George and Betsy Sherman Center. Oversee financial processes, reconciliation, and document retention requirements via the appropriate technology-based platforms and systems as necessary related to a diversity of funding sources.
• Serve as a member of Sherman Center Leadership, providing strategic vision to new programs and current center infrastructure.
• Guide departmental PIs in developing timelines and budgets for proposals, manage submission of all proposals through Kuali, serve as main point of contact for Central Departments.
• Supervise business specialist and graduate assistants.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Public Policy, Economics or related field.
• 3 years of experience in operations including budgeting, payroll, personnel management.
• Ability to understand and interpret University policies and procedures in areas of finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, and sponsored programs.
• Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to Center’s Mission of uplifting families and children in our communities.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong commitment to PreK-12 and college student success.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word, and the Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of university administration experience.
• Knowledge of UMBC processes around tuition and academic programing, grant administration, gift processing, procurement, and recruitment.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines with limited supervision or guidance.
• Experience overseeing teams.
• Ability to produce a variety of reports, ranging from highly detailed to succinct executive summaries.
• Ability to solve problems in a supportive and thoughtful manner, taking into consideration the various personalities and perspectives of customers.

Background Screening Statement

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Benefits

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions:

• 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
• And much more

Salary

Salary: $74,000 - $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.

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 Statement

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.

Accommodation

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.

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.