University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 8 hours ago
Assistant Director of Operations & Administrative Services
University of Maryland College Park
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $110K/yrThe University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations & Administrative Services to provide leadership in administrative operations. This role includes overseeing HR functions, financial management, and strategic planning to enhance the Center's effectiveness.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for students and professional staff
Serve as a primary HR contact, ensuring efficient and compliant processes
Foster a culture of professional development and accountability among staff
Uphold high standards of customer service through proactive communication and problem-solving
Support the Director and Senior Staff in cultivating a healthy workplace culture, encouraging staff engagement and recognition
Develop and monitor the Center’s budget, ensuring compliance with fiscal practices
Support financial reconciliation and prepare reports for strategic decision-making
Oversee administrative operations to align with strategic initiatives and manage priorities effectively
Serve as a direct supervisor to assigned staff and student employees, fostering professional development, accountability, and collaboration
Is responsible for all oversight of two professional staff members, including hiring, discipline, separation, leave approval, performance evaluations, and training
Participate as a member of the Center’s Senior Staff team, contributing to strategic discussions, problem-solving, and decision-making
Coordinate technology needs for the Center and liaise with campus and divisional IT to ensure operational efficiency
Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance communication
Facilitate or coordinate staff training on critical systems, including but not limited to Workday, Handshake, etc
Support strategic initiatives and track progress on organizational goals
Maintain strong relationships with campus partners to ensure coordinated operations
Represent the Center on divisional functional groups, advocating for operational needs and priorities
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances
Preferred
Master's preferred
Strong knowledge of HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits management. Workday experience is a plus
Proven experience in budget development, monitoring, and financial reporting
Strong organizational skills with experience in overseeing administrative operations and aligning them with strategic goals
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives and streamline workflows
Project management experience is a plus
Basic computer skills and ability to work in enterprise systems (e.x. Workday) is important
Experience in supporting strategic initiatives and tracking progress on organizational goals
Ability to maintain strong relationships with campus partners and represent operational needs effectively
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on providing high standards of customer service
Experience in fostering a positive organizational culture and encouraging staff engagement and development
Company
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
UMCES are Maryland's premier research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment.
Founded in 1925
201-500 employees
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