Business Services Specialist

Position Overview

The Business Services Specialist plays a pivotal role in the operational success and financial integrity of the Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP). This position supports the management of state funds to provide employer reimbursements, oversees program expenditures, and executes administrative duties to ensure smooth operation of the MTIP.

• Manage the tracking of state funds used for intern wage reimbursements across hundreds of participating Maryland companies.
• Audit reimbursement requests from participating businesses and state and local agencies, ensuring all supporting payroll documentation meets program requirements.
• Prepare monthly budget reports to ensure expenditure aligns with the fiscal year’s budget.
• Analyze historical spending data to project future funding needs and assist the Program Director in annual budget planning.
• Act as a liaison for participating companies and state and local agencies regarding financial inquiries and administrative onboarding.
• Attend MTIP related events, including representing the program at conferences and other relevant events.
• Assist with team meetings, staff development days, and registration for events and conferences.
• Manage supply inventory, placing orders as needed.
• Travel to events to meet prospective employers to increase program engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.
• In-state travel by car is required.

This position will require occasional travel and evening hours for program and/or networking events. This position will have a hybrid work arrangement, with a combination of assigned days to work: on UMBC’s main campus, an on‑site location within Baltimore City, and work from home.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and personnel work.

Note:

Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in budget management, preferably within higher education or state government contracting.

A background check will be required.

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

• 14 days of annual leave (increases with years of service)
• 12 days of vacation per year
• Winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full‑time roles.
• Tuition remission available.
• Generous leave and benefits package aligned with the type of position.

Minimum: $23.77 per hour – Maximum: $31.49 per hour (USM Pay Program).

Full‑time contractual staff position. One‑year term with option to renew.

Nonexempt

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410‑455‑2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1‑800‑735‑2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

April 22, 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time – Applications open until filled.