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Financial Associate
Job Description
Position Number:
124945Title:
Faculty SpecialistFunctional Title:
Financial AssociateCategory Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
BSOS-GeographyCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Geographical Sciences (GEOG) is seeking a Financial Associate to assist with contract and grant administration (both pre- and post-award). This position is a 12-month, full-time status. This position offers excellent benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, generous leave package from the first year (accrued at 22 days-annual leave, 3 days-personal leave & 14 days-sick leave), retirement subsidy (ORP/Pension System), tuition remission and many professional development opportunities. The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at low $60,000s to mid $70,000s per year. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This position is also hybrid telework-eligible. GEOG promotes growth in individuals and a healthy work-life balance within a collaborative culture.
GEOG conducts research to advance an integrated understanding of the Earth and spatially distributed human processes, especially at the interface between the human and natural systems. These research projects are funded by many different funding agencies with different regulations and reporting requirements. A group of exceptionally talented, bright, and dedicated research coordinators work very closely with our faculty to ensure the success of their research projects.
This position will be a member of an administrative team of an Associate Director of Research and an experienced team of Financial Research Coordinators. The Financial Associate will assist the Associate Director of Research in the fiscal management of a multidisciplinary research portfolio. Duties will include:
GEOG conducts research to advance an integrated understanding of the Earth and spatially distributed human processes, especially at the interface between the human and natural systems. These research projects are funded by many different funding agencies with different regulations and reporting requirements. A group of exceptionally talented, bright, and dedicated research coordinators work very closely with our faculty to ensure the success of their research projects.
This position will be a member of an administrative team of an Associate Director of Research and an experienced team of Financial Research Coordinators. The Financial Associate will assist the Associate Director of Research in the fiscal management of a multidisciplinary research portfolio. Duties will include:
- Assist faculty members to develop the proposal budget and facilitate submission in sponsor-specific systems such as grants.gov, research.gov etc.
- Review and reconcile grant expenditures in accordance with the budget.
- Provide periodic financial summaries of their research portfolio to faculty.
- Monitor account activities for compliance and end-date and notify faculty in advance as well as recommend solutions to any foreseeable complications.
- Assist Associate Director of Research and principal investigators with sponsored research account close-out processes.
- Assist with travel arrangements and logistical planning of scientific fieldwork to ensure that the travel requests and corresponding expense statements are properly and correctly prepared.
- Liaison with other campus departments in management of the research portfolio.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
Accounting or fiscal experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
Accounting or fiscal experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience with excel.
- Ability to handle multiple, sometimes competing priorities will be sought in successful candidates.
- Proactive with an analytical mind with customer centric attitude.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Grant management experience, including proposal development, in an academic environment is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with federal regulations including Uniform Guidance and the FARs, and with UMD administrative systems including KR, KFS and BA4, policies, and procedures are desired but not required.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Documents, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets, and Adobe Acrobat PDF is preferred.
Additional Information:
For best consideration, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references by December 22, 2022. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is appointed.
For questions about the position, please contact Catherine Miranda (cmirand2@umd.edu). Further information on this position and on academic and research programs of the Department can be found at http://www.geog.umd.edu. Applications from women and minorities are particularly sought.
For questions about the position, please contact Catherine Miranda (cmirand2@umd.edu). Further information on this position and on academic and research programs of the Department can be found at http://www.geog.umd.edu. Applications from women and minorities are particularly sought.
Posting Date:
12/02/2022Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
12/22/2022Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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