The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Office of the Controller is currently seeking a Travel Specialist. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced office processing a high volume of travel and business expense transactions. This position is responsible for reviewing and approving travel and business expense forms to ensure compliance with State of Maryland regulations, University System of Maryland policies, and University of Maryland, Baltimore policies and procedures.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

PRIMARY DUTIES

* Coordinate administrative activities related to the day-to-day operation of the University Travel system.

* Review travel expense reimbursement requests to ensure compliance with State of Maryland regulations, University System of Maryland policies, and University of Maryland, Baltimore policies and procedures.

* Assist in the development of practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely disbursements of funds relating to travel.

* Prepare allocation journal entries for travel related payments

* Evaluate objectives of the travel system. Perform testing to accomplish reviews and special projects regarding travel.

* Assist campus personnel with travel policy, procedure, and system inquiries.

* Provide training for campus personnel on travel processing.

* Collaborate with management and internal/external partners to support University goals and objectives. Act as the University liaison with contracted travel agencies.

* Review and reconcile monthly statements charged by the travel agency to the university.

* Assists in conceptualization, development, and drafting of written products such as website content and other information resources for the improvement of the travel program.

* Develop and facilitate travel workshops.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or business related field. Related experience may be substituted for minimum education requirement.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in financial or management disbursement accounting, auditing, assessment of internal controls, or financial analysis required to include one (1) year of travel reimbursements experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Salary Range: $62,000-67,000 per year (commensurate with education and experience).

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at ...@umaryland.edu.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact ...@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.