Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The Director of Finance serves as a key strategic financial leader for the School of Public Policy and partners with the Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration to provide strategic oversight of the School’s financial and administrative operations. These include research, academic programs, executive and entrepreneurial programs, and affiliated centers. The Director is responsible for overseeing the daily fiscal operations of the Dean’s Office, Centers, and the Office of Executive Programs, including payroll, procurement, reimbursements, travel, and sponsored research administration across all funding sources. This role ensures strong internal controls and compliance, while providing financial oversight and coordination for the School’s centers and institutes, ensuring alignment with policies, budgets, and reporting requirements. The Director supervises four full-time staff members and reports to the Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration. Preferences: Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting Licenses and Certification: N/A Posting; Open until filled Minimum
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Ten (10) years of professional accounting or finance experience. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. Knowledge of finance functions including general accounting, statistical, or financial functions. Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in data analytics and negotiation. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures. Additional Job Details Required Application Materials: cover letter, resume and list of references Best Consideration Date: August 10, 2026 Posting Close Date: open until filled Open Until Filled: Yes Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required Yes For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department PLCY-School of Public Policy Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $122,720-$134,264
Benefits
Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer 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. 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. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Vacancies The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online The University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options: Email: jobs@umd.edu Phone: 301.405.7575 Maryland Relay: Dial 711 This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status. There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Opportunities