Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume,

Best Consideration Date:

Posting Close Date:2/28/25

Open Until Filled:

Physical Demands:

Preferences:

Licenses/ Certifications:

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of experience in grants management, accounting, or financial
administration, preferably in a higher education or research/nonprofit setting.
Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, (e.g. - Workday, Cognos, or PeopleSoft) for financial data extraction and analysis.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with diverse
stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining

collaboration with team members.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with grant closeout procedures and knowledge of federal regulations governing sponsored programs. Familiarity with federal cost principles (e.g., 2 CFR 200) Experience with cost transfers or effort certification
Familiarity with data entry processes and maintaining data integrity across

multiple systems. Experience coordinating audits or financial monitoring related to sponsored research

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write and follow instructions. Some positions may require demonstration of specific attributes or abilities to perform assigned work.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Department
UMCES-Center Administration

Worker Sub-Type
Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range
$20-$22

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center's policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Center Administration, 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613.