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University of Maryland

Director, Finance & Administration (SPHL)

🇺🇸 College Park, MD

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $140K - $178K

💻 Finance

🗓️ October 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Director, Finance & Administration (SPHL). The director manages daily fiscal operations for the School of Public Health, overseeing budgeting, account management, sponsored projects, human resources, procurement, travel, and strategic planning while acting as a liaison to college departments and campus administration.

Highlights
  • Provide daily oversight of fiscal operations in the School of Public Health.
  • Manage budgeting, account management, sponsored projects, HR, procurement, travel, and strategic planning.
  • Oversee and analyze all department financial accounts including state, federal capacity, sponsored project, and foundation accounts.
  • Serve as liaison between college departments and campus administration on fiscal and personnel matters.
  • Require proficiency in Microsoft Office and skills in data analytics and negotiation.
  • Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 10 years managing business operations, and 5 years supervising professional staff.
  • Strong knowledge of human resources policies, laws, organizational performance measures, and business acumen needed.
  • Salary range is $140,080 to $177,696 annually.
  • Must be able to provide proof of work eligibility in the USA; no visa sponsorship provided.
  • Department: SPHL - School of Public Health; position classified as Staff Regular.

Director, Finance & Administration (SPHL) Full Description

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration, the Director is responsible for providing daily oversight of college fiscal operations in the School of Public Health (SPHL).Oversees and provides fiscal analysis on all department financial accounts including state, federal capacity, sponsored project, and foundation accounts. Primary areas of responsibilities include budgeting and account management, sponsored projects, human resources, procurement, travel, and strategic planning. Liaison to the college departments and campus administration on fiscal and personnel matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Ten (10) years of professional experience managing business operations. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. 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 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.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, and list of references
 
Best Consideration Date: November 4, 2025
 
Posting Close Date: N/A
 
Open Until Filled: Yes
Visa Requirements: This position does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the USA.

Physical Demands: Sedentary Work: Primarily desk-based, requiring prolonged periods of sitting while performing tasks such as typing, filing, and using a computer. Repetitive Motion: Frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and phone, which may involve repetitive hand and wrist movements. Occasional Lifting: Ability to lift and carry office materials, files, and supplies up to 10 pounds (e.g., boxes, office equipment). Standing and Walking: Occasional walking to meetings, interacting with staff or faculty, and attending departmental events or presentations. Visual and Mental Acuity: Requires the ability to focus on financial reports, spreadsheets, and documents for extended periods and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Communication: Frequent verbal communication with staff, faculty, and campus administrators, requiring clear speech and the ability to hear and respond appropriately in meetings and discussions.

Preferences: 
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university. 
  • In-depth knowledge of internal and external policies and procedures, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively for the benefit of the department
 

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

SPHL-School of Public Health

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$140,080-$177,696

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

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 Eligibility

The 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 Statement

The 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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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