SARE National Grants & Programs Manager

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) in College Park, MD invites applications for a 12-month renewable, full-time Business Manager to support the NRCCO of Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). The role focuses on contract and budget management, travel coordination, and administrative operations to sustain national programs and outreach.

You will work with the NRCCO Associate Director, manage multiple 5-year cooperative agreements, and ensure compliance with USDA NIFA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of professional HR, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement, or travel coordination experience.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and applicable laws.
• Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple program budgets, accounts, contracts, expenditures, and reconciliations.
• Administer purchase orders, subawards, and contracts per university and USDA requirements.
• Lead NRCCO budget meetings and analyze project spending reports.
• Arrange travel and logistics for national meetings/workshops; travel to events as needed.
• Provide administrative assistance with USDA contracts and hiring.

Skills

Administrative expertise

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical proficiency

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) in College Park, MD invites applications for a 12-month renewable, full-time Business Manager to support the NRCCO of Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE). The role focuses on contract and budget management, travel coordination, and administrative operations to sustain national programs and outreach.

You will work with the NRCCO Associate Director, manage multiple 5-year cooperative agreements, and ensure compliance with USDA NIFA and