Business Manager

Business Manager

The Department of Economics at the University of Maryland is seeking a detail-oriented Business Manager to oversee a wide range of administrative, fiscal, and operational functions. This key role supports approximately 150 active appointments, including faculty, staff, graduate assistants, student employees, visitors, and affiliated scholars. The Business Manager ensures compliance with University policies, coordinates complex payroll and immigration processes, and provides strategic operational support to enhance departmental efficiency.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage employment, payroll, and benefits for all appointment types.
• Draft contracts, maintain accurate records, and serve as the primary liaison for immigration services.
• Oversee coordination of J-1, H-1B, and Permanent Resident applications, in coordination with the Office of International Students & Scholars.
• Serve as liaison to the Office of Extended Studies for Winter/Summer Term courses, Freshman Connection, and the Professional Master's of Applied Economics programs.
• Develop budgets, track instructor contracts, process payroll, and ensure compliance with employment regulations.
• Process and track student awards and University Dean's Fellowship payments.
• Act as departmental subject matter expert for the University's travel system (CONCUR). Process travel requests and expense reports, review submissions for accuracy, serve as a travel cardholder, and serve as backup to the Administrative Coordinator for visitor travel and departmental seminar series.
• Provide front-office support, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and performing routine office tasks.
• Cross-train with the Assistant Director of Administrative Services (ADAS) to develop knowledge of departmental business functions such as foundation reimbursements, purchase orders, and pre/post-proposal research activities.

Physical Demands:

Spend long hours sitting and using computers. Light lifting of materials and supplies. Some walk to the courier to deliver documents on campus. Ability to bend and lift chairs for room setup.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience: Three (3) years of professional human resources, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement, or travel coordination experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details:

Preferences: Knowledge of University of Maryland software systems (e.g., Workday, CONCUR). Familiarity with University personnel, payroll, and Graduate School policies and procedures. Sound judgement, attention to detail, and ability to provide excellent customer service to individuals from diverse, multicultural backgrounds. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision. Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, List of 3 Professional References

Best Consideration Date: 08/07/2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: YES

Salary Range: $74,000 to $88,500

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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.

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.

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.