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Job Description SummaryReporting to the Chair, the Director of Operations plans and directs all administrative, financial and operational activities for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), including affiliated centers and institutes. This includes, but is not limited to, the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology (CATT) and the Maryland Transportation Institute (MTI). In this capacity, the Director organizes and prioritizes critical issues and data for the Chair to facilitate effective decisions and strategic planning. The Director advises the Chair and departmental faculty, staff and students on federal, state and campus policies and procedures and establishes administrative practices to ensure regulatory compliance. The Director provides direct and indirect oversight of departmental finances (approximately $51M), personnel (3-5 direct staff reports), payroll (347 total employees), space utilization and faculty affairs (26 tenured/tenure track faculty and approximately 158 professional track faculty). The Director will have a very strong understanding of the center operations and budget issues and have the ability to work on large-scale grant proposals.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Ten (10) years of professional experience in human resources, payroll, budget, finance, facilities management, procurement, or managing business operations. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
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.

Additional Job DetailsJob RisksNot Applicable to This PositionFinancial Disclosure RequiredYesDepartmentENGR-Civil & Environmental EngineeringWorker Sub-Type Staff RegularSalary Range165,680 to 198,816.00Background Checks

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Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

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