Grant-Focused Financial Programs Specialist

Usmd; Princess Anne (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Eastern Shore seeks a Financial Program Assistant in the Office of International Programs. This twelve-month, grant-funded position provides financial oversight for CE​GFSD, NextGen, and related projects, coordinating with university offices and partners to ensure compliant financial operations.

The role involves creating POs, processing reimbursements, managing subawards, and generating financial reports to support program success across multiple funded initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline.
• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Workday Enterprise.
• Experience working with research grants.
• Broad knowledge of information technology and complex software.
• Knowledge and experience with Land-Grant Universities.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight for CEGFSD, NextGen, and related programs.
• Manage financial operations of OIP-led programs and subaward agreements.
• Coordinate with SANS Fiscal Affairs Office, OSPR, and partner institutions’ sponsored programs offices.
• Create purchase orders and execute service provider agreements.
• Process travel reimbursements and monitor outstanding checks monthly.
• Assist students, faculty, researchers, and third parties with grant accounts.

Skills

Workday

Grant experience

General IT knowledge

Land-Grant familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of Maryland Eastern Shore seeks a Financial Program Assistant in the Office of International Programs. This twelve-month, grant-funded position provides financial oversight for CE​GFSD, NextGen, and related projects, coordinating with university offices and partners to ensure compliant financial operations.

The role involves creating POs, processing reimbursements, managing subawards, and generating financial reports to support program success across multiple funded initiatives.