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University of Maryland · 1 day ago

Assistant Director, Human Resources and Administrative Services

College Park, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

7+ years exp

The University of Maryland is seeking an Assistant Director for Human Resources and Administrative Services. This role provides strategic leadership for HR, finance, and administrative functions within the Accessibility and Disability Service, overseeing HR operations for a diverse staff and ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Serve as primary HR liaison to University HR for recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, and employee relations

Supervise two administrative staff

Lead full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, and offboarding

Coordinate all searches and hiring actions in Workday

Manage PRD processes, salary equity review, and workforce planning

Serve as Equity Officer and provide HR guidance to supervisors

Maintain expertise in HR systems and policies (Workday, I-9, FMLA, ADA, MOUs)

Support employees with confidential HR concerns and accommodation needs

Oversee timekeeping, leave, payroll, and benefits enrollment

Maintain accurate HR records and implement staff engagement and retention strategies

Contribute to departmental planning, policy development, and strategic initiatives

Support organizational structure, staffing planning, and workflow management

Maintain procedural documentation and oversee office operations, scheduling, and resource coordination

Manage building access, testing space key control, and parking coordination

Provide reports and analysis to the Director and leadership team

Ensure consistent, confidential, and accurate administrative processes

Oversee budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting

Manage procurement, travel, reimbursements, and financial transactions in compliance with university policies

Reconcile accounts, track expenditures, and prepare financial statements

Lead RFQ/RFP processes for disability accommodation vendors

Oversee ~$500,000 in annual accommodation-related contracts and vendor relationships

Coordinate contract renewals and serve as departmental representative to Student Affairs business groups

Support departmental goal-setting, assessment, and reporting

Ensure compliance with ADA, Section 504, FMLA, and employment regulations

Participate in divisional committees related to operations, accessibility, and inclusion

Promote accountability, equity, and continuous improvement

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalyticsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspacePolicy DevelopmentIndependent JudgmentOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationNegotiation

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Seven (7) years of professional experience in human resources, payroll, budget, finance, facilities management, procurement, or managing business operations

Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff

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

Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data

Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures

Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives

Skill in oral and written communication

Skill in data analytics and negotiation

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products

Ability to research information and analyze/synthesize complex data and information to create reports and presentations with valid conclusions derived from various sources

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures

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