Business Services Specialist

UMBC: Recent Jobs; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework option

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Job summary

UMBC is seeking a Business Services Specialist for the Student Affairs Business Services Center (SABSC). The role oversees payroll, purchasing and other activities for select DoSA departments and student organizations.

The position offers a hybrid telework option after six months, with a pay rate starting at $24.93 per hour and a robust benefits package including 14 vacation days and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Six years progressively responsible experience in budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing and personnel work.
• Note: 30 college credits equals one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise payroll-related transactions for designated DoSA departments and student organizations.
• Supervise purchasing using Paw Procurement and purchasing cards.
• Monitor monthly financial data reconciliation and provide reports to DoSA leadership.
• Meet regularly with DoSA directors to review financial and personnel activities.
• Supervise SABSC office operations, including student staff.
• Represent SABSC on committees and workgroups for DoSA leadership.

Skills

Payroll

Budgeting

Purchasing

Personnel

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department:

Student Affairs Business Services Center (SABSC)

Position Overview:

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking a Business Services Specialist for the Student Affairs Business Services Center (SABSC). This position works closely with Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) staff and other University departments and oversees payroll, purchasing and other activities for select DoSA departments and all student organizations.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $24.93 per hour and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available upon satisfactory completion of the six-month probation period.

Responsibilities:

Duties include:

• Supervise and monitor payroll-related transactions on behalf of designated DoSA departments, including but not limited to time entry, new employee onboarding and other personnel actions.
• Supervise and monitor purchasing on behalf of DoSA departments and student organizations using various purchasing methods, including Paw Procurement and procurement cards.
• Supervise monthly reconciliation of financial data and provide regular reports and analyses to the Director of Business and Administrative Services and DoSA leadership.
• Meet regularly with DoSA directors and other staff to review financial and personnel activities.
• Supervise office operations, including student staff.
• Represent SABSC on various committees and workgroups on behalf of Director and DoSA leadership.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing and personnel work

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a higher education environment
• Supervision of student employees

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 including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave(increases with years of service)
• 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/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary:

Pay Range 11 (minimum: $243.77 per hour / maximum: $31.49 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program. $24.93 to $31.49

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

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:

Nonexempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UMBC is an Affi... Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX:

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex.

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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.