Assistant Director of Payroll & Human Resources
The Assistant Director of Payroll and Human Resources will be the key personnel administrator for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, coordinating and overseeing all human resources aspects for faculty staff, graduate and hourly employees, including payroll, effort reports, pay plans and handling issues related to work authorizations, labor certifications and visas. The Assistant Director will also provide supervision to two payroll coordinators.
The Clark School 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 & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in personnel administration, human resources or related fields.
Minimum of 5-7 years of personnel, human resources or payroll experience (preferably in an educational setting) to include a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge of policies related to payroll processing and human resources (including searches and hiring).
Demonstrated analytical skills.
Preferences
Experience working in an educational setting preferred.
Familiarity with PHR preferred.
Ability to learn new and advanced computer skills is desired.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Performs activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; long periods of time working at a computer terminal; extensive reading.
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.
To apply: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/82015
| Position Number: | 126073 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Assistant Professor |
| Functional Title: | Assistant Professor |
| Category Status: | 02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On Track |
| Applicant Search Category: | Faculty |
| University Authorized FTE: | 1.0 |
| Unit: | ENGR-Electrical & Computer Engineering |
| Campus/College Information: |
Founded in 1856, the 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 unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The Greater Washington DC metro area has three major airports and vibrant culture, and has primary and secondary schools that are among the best in the nation. 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. The A. James Clark’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering consistently ranks in the top 20 ECE programs in the country by US News, and it offers a collegial, supportive environment in which faculty can thrive. |
| Position Summary/Purpose of Position: |
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for at least one tenure-track faculty position in Machine Learning with methodologies and synergies based on pattern recognition, signal processing, information theory, control theory, or optimization. The tenure-track appointments are expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, although more senior candidates with outstanding records of research achievements may be considered. Successful applicants will be expected to lead active, funded research programs, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Collaborative efforts with colleagues in other disciplines to apply machine learning to achieve substantial scientific and societal impact are encouraged. |
| Minimum Qualifications: |
A Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related discipline is required. Candidates should be creative and adaptable and should have a high potential for both research and teaching. |
| Preferences: | |
| Additional Certifications: | |
| Additional Information: |
An application should include: It is optional to include the following: Three of your most significant publications (uploaded as Writing Sample 1, 2, 3). Applicants will be prompted when submitting their applications to enter the contact information for their references. |
| Posting Date: | 01/25/2021 |
| Closing Date: | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Best Consideration Date | 02/15/2021 |
| Physical Demands | |
| 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. |
Payroll & Business Coordinator
The Payroll & Business Coordinator, under the supervision of the Director of Payroll and Human Resources, administers the entire departmental payroll system to include all financial aid awards to graduate students in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering.
The position will be responsible for but not limited to coordinating the day-to-day processing all graduate student payroll and/or benefit actions; gathering and processing new hire and current employee documents; assisting with accounting, finance and business processes.
The Clark School 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
B.S. degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience plus three years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll and/or personnel work.
Working knowledge of payroll and/or accounting principles and practices.
Skill in applying basic analytical skills to review expenditures and revenues, prepare forecasts, and reconcile accounts.
Skill in organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints.
Ability to understand and interpret university policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources and payroll.
Ability to prepare and present budgetary, accounting, and other reports and schedules.
Strong verbal/written communication/computer skills and organizational abilities required as well as the ability to communicate with students.
Preferences
Familiarity with PHR and other campus HR, payroll and financial systems (or similar tools) preferred (e.g. eTerp and KFS).
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
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.
To apply: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/81083
Director of Undergraduate Studies
The Director of Undergraduate Studies has the responsibility for the management of the Electrical & Computer Engineering undergraduate degree programs with an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students.
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
Bachelor’s degree required with a concentration in education, student development, counseling or related field, or engineering and 3-5 years experience in an academic setting including academic advising and supervisory experience.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferences
Master’s Degree preferred.
Physical Demands
• Normal office environment— sedentary work
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading
• Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties
• Occasional night and weekend work
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.
To apply: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/81115