Business Manager

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Finance, this position manages the day-to-day business functions of the School of Music while providing professional, customer service-oriented support to the faculty, staff, and students. The primary role of the position is to coordinate and manage various payroll, financial, grant, and foundation transactions for the school. This position is responsible for coordinating core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, in accordance with State, University, and sponsor policies, procedures, and guidelines. Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinating core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding and offboarding, position and appointment management. Using Priority software (BA4) and Workday, Monitor and reconcile unit accounts, including State budget, awarded grants, revolving funds, and endowment funds. Manages all procurement needs and audits purchasing cards. Maintains accurate records of all department expenses. Coordinates all travel and lodging arrangements for guest lecturers, visiting artists, faculty travel, and faculty research/start-up funds. Works with unit faculty and staff in the development and submission of sponsored research proposals.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday or similar enterprise resource planning systems preferred
Prior experience in higher education, particularly at the University of Maryland, is strongly preferred
Experience with budget management and financial reporting
Experience with procurement systems and purchasing procedures
Knowledge of grant writing, administration, and compliance with sponsor requirements
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies
Experience with Priority Software (BA4)

Responsibilities

Coordinating core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding and offboarding, position and appointment management.
Using Priority software (BA4) and Workday, Monitor and reconcile unit accounts, including State budget, awarded grants, revolving funds, and endowment funds.
Manages all procurement needs and audits purchasing cards.
Maintains accurate records of all department expenses.
Coordinates all travel and lodging arrangements for guest lecturers, visiting artists, faculty travel, and faculty research/start-up funds.
Works with unit faculty and staff in the development and submission of sponsored research proposals.