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Job Description Summary The Assistant Director for Human Resources and Administrative Services provides strategic leadership for HR, finance, and administrative functions within Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS). Reporting to the Director, this role oversees all HR operations for ~25 professional staff, 60 contractual/affiliate staff, and 25 student employees; manages departmental operations and fiscal processes; and serves on the ADS Leadership Team. The position ensures compliance with university policies and state/federal regulations and promotes an equitable, inclusive, and efficient departmental environment. About the Department The Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS), within the Division of Student Affairs, facilitates disability accommodations for University of Maryland students in accordance with the ADA Amendments Act and Section 504. ADS promotes disability inclusion across campus by coordinating academic, housing, and experiential learning accommodations, as well as related supports and auxiliary aids. Serving approximately 9% of UMD’s undergraduate and graduate population, ADS ensures students with disabilities have equitable access to all programs and opportunities at the university. Key Responsibilities 1. Human Resources Management Serve as primary HR liaison to University HR for recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, and employee relations. Supervise two administrative staff. Lead full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, and offboarding. Coordinate all searches and hiring actions in Workday. Manage PRD processes, salary equity review, and workforce planning. Serve as Equity Officer and provide HR guidance to supervisors. Maintain expertise in HR systems and policies (Workday, I-9, FMLA, ADA, MOUs). Support employees with confidential HR concerns and accommodation needs. Oversee timekeeping, leave, payroll, and benefits enrollment. Maintain accurate HR records and implement staff engagement and retention strategies. 2. Administrative & Operational Leadership Contribute to departmental planning, policy development, and strategic initiatives. Support organizational structure, staffing planning, and workflow management. Maintain procedural documentation and oversee office operations, scheduling, and resource coordination. Manage building access, testing space key control, and parking coordination. Provide reports and analysis to the Director and leadership team. Ensure consistent, confidential, and accurate administrative processes. 3. Finance, Procurement & Resource Management Oversee budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting. Manage procurement, travel, reimbursements, and financial transactions in compliance with university policies. Reconcile accounts, track expenditures, and prepare financial statements. Lead RFQ/RFP processes for disability accommodation vendors. Oversee ~$500,000 in annual accommodation-related contracts and vendor relationships. Coordinate contract renewals and serve as departmental representative to Student Affairs business groups. 4. Strategic Planning & Compliance Support departmental goal-setting, assessment, and reporting. Ensure compliance with ADA, Section 504, FMLA, and employment regulations. Participate in divisional committees related to operations, accessibility, and inclusion. Promote accountability, equity, and continuous improvement. 5. Other Duties Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director. Physical Demands: Standard Office Licenses/ Certifications: N/A Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Seven (7) years of professional experience in human resources, payroll, budget, finance, facilities management, procurement, or managing business operations. Two (2) 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 Details Preferences: N/A Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References Best Consideration Date: 1/25/2026 Posting Close Date: N/A 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 VPSA-Couns Ctr-Accessibility and Disability Service Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range 95,000 - 110,000 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. 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