Senior Manager, Administrative Operations at University of Maryland in University of College Park, MD

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Job Description Summary This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT). The DIT Finance & HR team is hiring a Senior Manager of Administrative Operations to provide financial management and oversight to campus wide efforts, networking, infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum computing accounts. Essential elements to the position are the ability to lead strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting efforts. Key to this role is the ability to implement university and division policies, procedures, and initiatives. Additionally, this is a supervisory position where guidance and oversight will be provided to direct reports, as well as leading division-wide training and documentation. This position will be instrumental in process improvement for business practices, policies, and procedures within DIT. Of vital importance are cross-team processes to ensure streamlined communication and efficient timelines with the Business Office. **This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.** **May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.** PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. EDUCATION: -Masters degree/Graduate classes in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field EXPERIENCE: -Experience with financial audits -Experience with managing contracts and grants -Experience with campus-wide technology refreshes KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: -Able to demonstrate skills with managing finances in higher education -Knowledge of advanced functions in Excel LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: N/A Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of professional budget, finance, accounting, procurement, contracts or grants, human resources, or operation management experience. One (1) year of experience leading or supervising professional staff. 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, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of policies, procedures, and institutional purpose and goals and the ability to apply policies and procedures to real world situations. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to build positive relationships with campus colleagues. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments. Ability to leverage Microsoft Office products and adapt to and utilize new software platforms. Additional Job Details Additional Information : Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in-person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement. Visa Sponsorship Information: DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future. F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position. Required Application Materials: Applications missing below material will NOT be considered Resume Cover Letter List of Three References Best Consideration Date: November 5, 2026 Posting Close Date: Open until filled Open Until Filled: Yes Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required Yes For more information on Financial Disclosu