Location: Princess Anne,MD, USA
Position Title Director of Auxiliary and Business Service Job Type Staff Position Information
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for a Director of Auxiliary and Business Services. The Director of Auxiliary and Business Services (ABS) is responsible for providing operational and financial oversight; and leadership for the University's auxiliary services enterprises. The position is full-time and exempt with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The enterprises include dining services, campus bookstore, ID card services, event ticket sales, postal services, vending, and parking. The position requires that the person be a progressive advocate within the University's Administration and Finance organization.
Responsibilities
* Work with Associate Vice President leadership and ABS staff to analyze financials and to prepare ABS statements and management reports for submission and review by UMES leadership.
* Work with ABS staff to ensure that all accounts are reconciled and that accounting entries are handled in accordance with policies.
* Produce ad hoc financial or operational reports and analysis of data as needed.
* Provide leadership and planning guidance for all staff.
* Develop operational and strategic plans and objectives for each service unit, and demonstrate effective team building and professional development, particularly as these objectives influence student academic performance.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with all aspects of contracts with external vendors for the bookstore, dining services, vending, etc.
* Communicate Auxiliary and Business Service programs and initiatives to the broader University community.
* Review and develop business procedures and financial reporting processes in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and best practices.
* Lead responses associated with audits by providing information as requested.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Classification 13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
* Five years of experience in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Thorough knowledge of management, workforce development and team building, principles of financial accounting and analysis.
* High level knowledge of Excel
* Strong analytical ability
* Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong customer service orientation
* Commitment to continuous improvement
Certifications/Registrations
N/A
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA Exempt Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S00646P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process
Resume review will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
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