Program Management Specialist

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Posting Details

Posting Details Position Number: 108286 Title: Program Management Specialist Functional Title: Program Management Specialist Category Status: 20-Nonexempt,Regular Applicant Search Category: Staff University Authorized FTE: 100 Unit: AGNR-Environmental Science & Technology Hiring Range Minimum: 43404 Hiring Range Maximum: 52085 Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Nonexempt Benefits Summary

Campus/College Information: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. 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. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The Program Management Specialist will report to the Director of Administrative Services and assist in the management of Business Office functions. This position's primary responsibility will include pre-award functions involving proposal and budget development, and ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. It also involves post-award functions including detailed reconciliation of assigned projects, preparing budget reports, preparing adjustments and corrections for projects as needed. This position will also be responsible for processing accounts payable items via KFS. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree. Experience: Two years experience in administrative staff work. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Elementary knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information; of basic methods and techniques used in organizing and conducting studies and analyses or programs, procedures, and organizations; of basic analytical and statistical principles and techniques.
• Skill in the use of office automation software and its application; in operating manual and automated office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to present ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form.

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. Preferences: Preferences:

• Familiarity with Pre-award functions.
• Experience with BA4 (i.e., posting, reconciling, creating/editing payroll documents, and preparing budget reports).
• At least one year of progressively responsible experience budgeting/forecasting, accounting/financial support, grants and contract post-award management, travel and procurement .
• Proficiency in Excel needed to prepare and analyze spreadsheets
• Demonstrated knowledge or willingness to learn federal regulations pertaining to federal awards.
• Familiarity with KFS, KR, and PHR (a web based application that handles human resources, payroll, and time and attendance).
• Current UMD College Park employee.

Additional Certifications: Additional Information: Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Physical Demands Work is performed in an office environment. Must be able to handle stress of setting priorities, meeting deadlines and handling large number of tasks simultaneously. Posting Date: 03/07/2024 Closing Date: 03/21/2024 Open Until Filled No Diversity 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.