Senior Associate Director for Administration and Technology
Functional Title: Senior Associate Director for Administration and Technology
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: VPSA-Dining Services
Campus/College Information: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. 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. 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.
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Reporting to the Director of Dining Services, the Senior Associate Director for Administration is responsible for the overall management, organizational planning, and coordination of all Administrative, Business, and Technology activities for the Department involving the following:
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Accounting activities including A/P; A/R and payroll
- Purchasing and Inventory management
- Human Resources
- Financial policies, procedures, and audits
- Marketing and Communications
- Point-of-Sale Systems and Technology
Oversees a budget of over 90 million dollars. Direct supervision of four Assistant Directors and two managers and indirect supervision of up to 30 professional staff.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership in a high-volume financial, communication, and procurement environment in a non-traditional setting, including government or university agencies. At least 8 of those years at a senior level position with supervisory responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong commitment to Customer Service – both internal and external.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills when representing the department as a liaison to the Administration, Division, Finance Division, and other departments on campus by attending campus meetings and serving on committees.
Preferences:
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the operations of a high volume multi unit Food Service or Restaurant Operations.
- Advanced accounting experience and information systems background and/or experience.
- Experience with food management systems, point-of-sales systems, or other related software applications.
- Knowledge and understanding of sound financial practices and procedures and a working understanding of State, University and Dining Services’ policies and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of financial, human resources, and technology operations.
- Working knowledge of Workday, Concur, and e-Procurement preferred.
- Advanced degree or CPA preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse professional and skilled team of Accounting, Financial, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, Procurement and Technology Staff.
Salary range: $159,048 – $190,000.
Physical Demands:
- Primarily an office position but requires going to operation units, campus meetings, and Concessions events.
- This is an essential position and incumbent may be required to report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work occasional weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays for major campus events.
- Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Posting Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Best Consideration Date: 11/03/2024
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.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References (no emails sent from system)
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