Business Manager, University Honors Program

umd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Business Manager for the University Honors program. The role oversees Budget & Payroll, Personnel & Human Resources, and Operations & Facilities to support hundreds of students and faculty each semester.

The successful candidate will manage bi-weekly payroll, coordinate HR processes, and liaise with central HR and Benefits while ensuring compliance with university policies and laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of professional human resources, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement, or travel coordination experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll end-to-end for faculty, staff, and student workers, bi-weekly payroll processing, and compliance with policies and laws.
• Serve as liaison to central HR and Benefits; work with Workday and appointment workflows.
• Oversee Budget, Payroll, and liaison with budget officers; model and track budgets; manage office spaces and facilities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of University Honors.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Concur

Adaptive Planning

Google Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization Summary Statement: University Honors is a two-year living-learning program, the largest in the Honors College at the University of Maryland, College Park. We seek a leader for the management of a dynamic office that serves hundreds of students and upwards of 40 faculty members per semester. The Business Manager provides strategic and comprehensive support of the program mission and operations across three main areas: Budget & Payroll, Personnel & Human Resources, and Operations & Facilities. The Business Manager reports to the Director of University Honors.

Examples of Work

• Budget & Payroll: This role is responsible for the end-to-end administration and continuous improvement of payroll, as well as the appointment, onboarding, and offboarding processes for faculty, staff, and student workers. That responsibility includes managing a bi‑weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with UMD policies and procedures and relevant federal and state laws, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining integrity in all business operations. The Business Manager acts as the primary architect of our budget platforms, from modeling to tracking, and the primary liaison with budget officers in the Honors College and UGST.
• Personnel & Human Resources: The Business Manager supports staff, faculty, and student leaders from hire to offboarding by interpreting and applying relevant University policies, developing procedures and resources, and serving as the primary liaison to central HR and Benefits. The role requires facility with Workday and a commitment to learning and creatively navigating the various staff and faculty appointment workflows in the system.
• Operations & Facilities: To ensure the effective and efficient flow of office processes, the Business Manager oversees the use, scheduling, and stock of all spaces in the UH Commons (first floor of Yahentamitsi Hall). As the primary supervisor of the health and functionality of our physical space, the Business Manager works with relevant campus partners to optimize the furniture, hardware, and software utilized in the unit.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

There is an expectation of work performed primarily in the office with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and at a computer. The qualified candidate is required to perform activities such as preparing spreadsheets, working in databases, viewing a computer terminal and reading extensively. Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events. Occasionally required to lift, carry or move office items.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Preferences

• Graduate degree(s) from an accredited institution
• Five or more years of full-time administrative experience in an academic setting
• Experience in supervising students and/or staff
• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable payroll related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of systems in use at USM institutions: Workday, Concur, and Adaptive Planning.
• Skill in the use of Google Suite products.
• Skill in the use of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
• Commitment to inclusive practices in one’s work.
• Experience in training and supporting students and/or staff.

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter and Resume

Best Consideration Date: 10/16/2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

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Department

UGST-HCOL-University Honors Program

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$85,000–$95,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

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.

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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