Business Manager

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences within the University of Maryland College Park seeks a Business Manager to lead payroll, financial operations, sponsored research administration, and student financial processes. Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, the role provides strategic operational support and ensures compliance with university policies.

You will collaborate with central offices, manage complex fiscal and HR functions, and help improve departmental efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of professional HR, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement, or travel coordination experience.
• Additional work experience may substitute education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll and financial operations for the department.
• Provide sponsorship research administration support and student financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and effective departmental resources management.

Skills

Payroll experience

Finance experience

HR experience

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

CONCUR

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences (HESP) within the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) at the University of Maryland is a nationally recognized academic and clinical unit dedicated to advancing the science and practice of communication and hearing. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in audiology and speech-language pathology, preparing students for professional practice, research, and leadership in the field. Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, the Business Manager serves as a key administrative and financial leader within the department, providing oversight of payroll, financial operations, sponsored research administration, and student financial processes. This position exercises independent judgment in managing complex fiscal and human resource functions to ensure compliance with university policies, sponsor regulations, and provides strategic operational support to enhance departmental efficiency. The Business Manager also serves as a key liaison with central university offices and ensures efficient management of departmental resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of professional human resources, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement, or travel coordination experience.
• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Additional Job Details Preferences

Knowledge of University of Maryland software systems (e.g., Workday, CONCUR).

Familiarity with University personnel, payroll, and Graduate School policies and procedures.

Sound judgement, attention to detail, and ability to provide excellent customer service to individuals from diverse, multicultural backgrounds.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.

Best Consideration Date: September 18, 2026 Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled:

Department BSOS-Hearing & Speech Sciences Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $85,960 - $90,000

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Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

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EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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