The Department of Geographical Sciences, based at the University of Maryland, College Park, is currently seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Director of Administrative Services. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a strategic mindset, and a commitment to enhancing operational processes within the Administrative Services department.
The Department of Geographical Science administrative office is responsible for management of approximately 189 accounts as well as roughly 250 full- and part-time staff and faculty. The Administrative staff of the office supports a wide range of tasks, including financial/accounting, operational, administrative/personnel, and procurement actions.
The Assistant Director of Administrative Services will be responsible for managing aspects of the business services of the Department. This includes payroll activities, human resources, procurement, reimbursements, travel, and sponsored research administration.
Physical demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. This position is required to have the ability to move freely about the campus to attend meetings multiple times a week. This includes the off-site location for the department.
Licenses/Certifications: N/AMinimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Seven (7) years of professional experience in human resources, payroll, budget, finance, facilities management, procurement, or managing business operations. Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to research information and analyze/synthesize complex data and information to create reports and presentations with valid conclusions derived from various sources.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Preferences:
- Master’s Degree.
- Experience with UMD administrative systems, including Workday, Concur, and Priority BA software.
- Sponsored research experience
Required Application Materials:
- Applications should include a CV, a cover letter, and provide the names, addresses, and email addresses of three references.
Best Consideration Date:
August 7, 2026
Open Until Filled: No
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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 EligibilityThe 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Seven years professional experience in human resources, payroll, budget, finance, facilities management, procurement, or managing business operations
- Two years supervising or managing professional staff
- Knowledge of human resources policies, federal/state HR laws, rules, and regulations
- Experience with financial/accounting, procurement, reimbursements, and travel administration
- Skill in oral and written communication and organizational communications
- Skill in data analytics and ability to analyze and synthesize complex data into reports and presentations
- Skill in negotiation and exercising independent judgment and discretion
- Ability to develop and administer policies and interpret/apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products
- Ability to move about campus to attend meetings multiple times per week (on-site presence)
- Master's degree
- Experience with UMD administrative systems (Workday, Concur, Priority BA)
- Sponsored research experience
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