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Senior Associate Director for Administration and Technology

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number: 100561
Title: Senior Associate Director
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. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. 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.
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The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
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, including:

  • Business Office
  • Dining Plan Office
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Payroll
  • Procurement
  • Technology
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
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:
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.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Salary range is $159,048 – $190,000.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
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. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Maryland Day, or special events. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking, weapon free, drug free campus.

  • Some limited telecommuting may be possible.

  • The incumbent is required to complete a yearly Personal Financial Disclosure Report with the Maryland State Ethics Commission and a yearly Outside Professional Activities report with the campus.
Posting Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
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. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References (no emails sent from system)
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