Financial and Personnel Manager

Manages department administrative activities including teacher stipend payments and event budgets, recordkeeping systems, space maintenance requirements, graduate admissions and databases for the Master of Science in Teaching Program, and coordinates RiSE budget work and appointments made through Technical and Administrative Services Central (TASC) in the Office of the Vice President and Dean of the Graduate School and other campus units. Typical hiring range for this part-time position is $26,000 - $28,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. There is the possibility for negotiation of a hybrid work schedule, with some days in the office and some working remotely.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• A BA/BS degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated abilities to exercise independent judgment and initiative and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience in successfully analyzing and interpreting financial data and preparing financial reports, statements and/or projection.
• Exceptionally strong organizational abilities and excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications, including database management.
• Demonstrated the ability to adapt, learn and problem solve in a dynamic work environment.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
• Experience designing and improving systems for record keeping, data management, and reporting.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: September 1, 2023
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: September 12, 2023
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: September 18, 2023
Tentative start date: October 10, 2023

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Marina Van der Eb at marina.van@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 127 Alumni Hall, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).