Business Services Specialist

Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
In support of the Business Manager, the Business Services Specialist provides administrative management of the daily business functions of the Department of Communication in the areas of finance, personnel, procurement, travel services and event coordination. Duties include but are not limited to: processing day-to-day financial transactions; processing payroll transactions; initiating international visa requests; procurement requests to include the departmental purchasing card; coordinating all faculty, staff, graduate student, and guest travel; maintain inventory database for equipment; event coordination; and serving as the departmental parking coordinator.

The Department of Communication is committed to producing innovative and influential scholarship, service to the discipline and community and leadership in the discipline and profession of communication. The Department of Communication's mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate student education that prepares B.A. and Ph.D. students to successfully enter their chosen careers in communication and related fields through our educational leadership in communication research, theory and practice. The department achieves this mission through the pursuit of communication for the public good. The department has three research centers: the Center for Health and Risk Communication, the Mark and Heather Rosenker Center for Political Communication and Civic Leadership, and the Black Communication and Technology Lab. The department is also home to the Oral Communication Center. More information about the Department of Communication is available at

Physical Demands: N/A

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and personnel work.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Working knowledge of management principles and practices. Skill in applying basic analytical skills to review expenditures and revenues, prepare forecasts, and reconcile accounts. Skill in performing basic mathematical computations. Skill in planning work and supervising others. Skill in organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints. Ability to understand and interpret University policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, and sponsored programs. Ability to prepare and present budgetary, accounting, and other reports and schedules. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to operate office equipment, computers, and related software. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

N/A

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• Experience in a higher education environment
• Experience with Workday
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or business-related field.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three references

Closing Date:

July 23, 2026

Open Until Filled:

NA

Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
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Department
ARHU-Communication

Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular

Salary Range
$49,582.00 - $59,498.00

Benefits Summary

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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.

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