The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt, and student staff.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Associate Director of Financial Services is responsible for managing internal business operations, internal/external budgetary, and fiscal management requirements of the Department. Responsibilities include oversight and compliance for internal procurement, payroll, accounting processes and procedures. The current annual budget is in excess of $70 million dollars. In addition to fiscal responsibilities, the Associate Director serves as a departmental leader in the creation and implementation of departmental strategic and operational goals and objectives. Oversees a work unit of 5 employees, with 4 direct reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Normal office environment to include keyboarding, drafting correspondence, planning/documentation and notes.
Able to push, pull, lift, carry objects up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.
License/Certifications: N/AMinimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Eight (8) years of professional experience managing business operations. Three (3) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
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 Suite products.
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:
- Experience in accounting, financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
- Experience overseeing departmental, institutional, or organizational budgets, particularly in large or multi-unit organizations.
- Experience with purchasing, procurement, contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders.
- Proven ability to lead professional staff, foster collaboration, and promote an ethical, service-oriented team culture.
- Experience providing financial analysis, developing recommendations, and presenting complex information to senior leadership.
- Proficiency with enterprise financial and human resource systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, Adaptive, or similar platforms; Workday payroll experience preferred.
- Knowledge of University and State financial policies, procedures, and practices preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
Required Application Materials:
Resume
Cover Letter
Three Professional References
Best Consideration Date: August 22, 2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position requires an onsite presence. May be able to work remotely one day per week with flexibility for strategic projects.
Some evening and weekend work may be required.
This position is an essential employee related to catastrophic, weather, or other emergencies and may be required to come to campus when the University is closed.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
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.
EEO StatementThe University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Eight years professional experience managing business operations
- Three years supervising or managing professional staff
- Knowledge of budgeting, payroll, procurement, and accounting processes
- Skill in data analytics
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Skill in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
- Ability to develop and administer policies and procedures
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
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