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University of Maine System Financial Coordinator in Orono, Maine
The College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences is seeking a highly qualified person to fill the position of Finance Coordinator. This position serves as the primary contact and support for the financial functions of the Dean’s office, including coordinating the flow of financial information, providing procurement and accounting support to the Dean’s office while acting as a backup to college units for these functions, and providing other direct support where needed. This person reports to the Associate Director for Finance & Budget for the college and will interact with a wide variety of individuals throughout the college and the shared service units within the University of Maine and University of Maine System. The college is a large complex organization made up of eight schools, three academic departments, numerous teaching and research facilities, five research farms, a green house, a marine center and the University Forests. The college has a base budget of approximately $30 million dollars and an additional $15 to $20 million in grants awarded annually. Typical hiring salary for this position is $42,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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About the University:
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 (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/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 (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) .
Qualifications:
Required:
Typically has the education associated with an associate degree and at least one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven record of teamwork, customer service and professionalism.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize, multi-task and complete work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent spreadsheet and technical skills.
Excellent problem-solving and mathematical skills.
Proven attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
Preferred:
Knowledge of MaineStreet financial applications or similar systems experience.
Experience in account reconciliation, purchasing, travel, and expense reports.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by September 6, 2024.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Nancy Barberio-Hayden at nhayden@maine.edu or 207-581-3231.
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 non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.