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<Title>Full Time Job - Accounting Clerk II</Title>
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    <strong>Job no:</strong> <span>493130</span><br>
      <strong>Work type:</strong> <span>Staff Full-time</span><br>
      <strong>Location:</strong> <span>UMBC Campus</span><br>
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    <strong>Categories:</strong> <span>Business/Accounting/Finance</span>
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    <br><span><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span>
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    </span><p>Under general supervision, the incumbent performs
     moderately complex accounting clerical or bookkeeping tasks to support 
    accounts payable/receivable and auditing function. Post journal entries,
     process payments, and verifies accuracy of data.</p>
    <p>Specific duties include: inputting data, records 
    and verifies details of financial transactions in ledgers and automated 
    systems; review and process financial documents such as invoices and 
    receipts; purchase of all supply request and receiving of Goods and 
    Services for the Library; inputting and retrieving financial 
    transactions into a shadow system (QuickBooks) for monthly 
    reconciliation and other reports; retrieve and process order from the 
    Accounting and Receiving RT system; back up to the Accounting Associate 
    with picking up paychecks and writing receipts for departments with the 
    Library; and perform other duties as assigned, including serving as back
     for other staff in the department.</p>
    <p><strong>Required Minimum Qualifications:</strong>
    
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    <li>High school diploma or GED</li>
    <li>One year accounting clerical experience.</li>
    <li>Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, mathematical methods and techniques.</li>
    <li>Skilled in performing basic mathematical computations and the use of calculator.</li>
    <li>Ability to communicate effectively.</li>
    <li>Ability to operate keyboards, personal computers and financial software</li>
    <li>Ability to prepare written records and reports</li>
    <li>Ability to input data accurately <br>
    </li>
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    <strong>Preferred Qualifications: </strong>
    
    <ul>
    <li>Basic Knowledge of QuickBooks</li>
    <li>Strong computer skills with excel, word, Google docs and Box</li>
    </ul>
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    <strong>Background Screening Statement:</strong><span>A background check will be required.</span>  <br>
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    <div><strong>Special Instructions to Applicants:</strong></div>
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    <strong><br></strong>
    
    <p>For best consideration, along with 
    your application please submit a cover letter, resume and contact name 
    and information for three professional references.</p>
    <p><strong>Closing Date:
    </strong> January 1, 2020<br><strong>Type:</strong>
    Regular<br><strong>FLSA Status:</strong>
    Nonexempt </p>
    <p><strong>Salary:</strong> <br></p>
    <p>Pay Range 6 (starting at $32,200) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program</p>
    <p><strong>Hours: </strong></p>
    <p>This is a Full Time position. Work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm</p>
    <p><br></p>
    <p><strong>Benefits:</strong>
    <br></p>
    <p>UMBC offers a 
    benefits package for regular and grant-funded regular employees 
    including generous leave, excellent health, life, and disability 
    insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, on-site preschool, and 
    numerous professional development and wellness opportunities. Contingent
     II positions may include some benefits. To learn more about our 
    benefits click <strong><a href="https://umbc.box.com/BenefitsSumNonExemptStaffPDF" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</strong></p>
    <p><br><span>UMBC is an Affirmative 
    Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority 
    group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged
     to apply.</span></p>
    <p><br><span><span>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.</span></span></p>
    <p><br><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></p>
    <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href="https://listings.umbc.edu/cw/en-us/job/493130/accounting-clerk-ii" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Apply here</a>.<br></strong></strong></strong></strong></p>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="89076" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/89076">
<Title>Job: Library Services Specialist, Database Maintenance</Title>
<Tagline>Fulltime position available</Tagline>
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    <strong>Job no:</strong> <span>493120</span><br>
      <strong>Work type:</strong> <span>Staff Full-time</span><br>
      <strong>Location:</strong> <span>UMBC Campus</span><br>
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    <strong>Categories:</strong> <span>Library</span>
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    <br><span><strong>Responsibilities:</strong>
    
    </span><p>Working in the Library Technical Services 
    Bibliographic and Metadata Services Unit, perform database maintenance 
    for Library collections in several databases for materials including but
     not limited to serials, monographs, and nonprint materials.</p>
    <p>Specific duties include: weeding and transferring 
    materials; creation/editing of holdings statements; working with system 
    reports which entails problem solving, reviewing of regular reports, 
    responding to requests for assistance, and coordinating work with other 
    departments; performing copy cataloging in several databases including  
    Aleph, ContentDM, and OCLC for a variety of materials; creating non-MARC
     metadata descriptions of a variety of materials and; performing other 
    duties as assigned.</p>
    <p><strong>Required Minimum Qualifications:</strong><br></p>
    <p>Bachelor’s Degree and one year of library experience directly related to the primary duties of the position.</p>
    <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications: </strong>
    
    </p>
    <ul>
    <li>Experience working in Technical Services performing database maintenance work</li>
    <li>Experience with library systems such as ContentDM and OCLC</li>
    <li>Experience working with Ex Libris products preferably Aleph <br>
    </li>
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    <div><strong>Special Instructions to Applicants:</strong></div>
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    <strong><br></strong>
    
    <p>When submitting your application, 
    please upload a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the 
    names and contact information for three professional references.</p>
    <p><strong>Salary:<br></strong></p>
    <p>Pay Range 10 (starting at $39,732) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program</p>
    <p><strong>Hours: </strong>Full-time, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<strong><br>Closing Date:</strong>
    January 1, 2020<br><strong>Type:
    </strong>Regular<br><strong>FLSA Status:</strong>
    Nonexempt <br></p>
    <p><span>UMBC is an Affirmative 
    Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority 
    group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged
     to apply.</span><br><br><span><span>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.</span></span><br><br><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></p>
    <p><span><span><span><strong><a href="https://listings.umbc.edu/cw/en-us/job/493120/library-services-specialist-database-maintenance" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Apply Here</a></strong><br></span></span></span></p>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="89060" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/89060">
<Title>Free and Expanded Wellness Resources for Students!</Title>
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    <p>The <a href="https://counseling.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Counseling Center</a> is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of UMBC students, and staff are excited to offer new and expanded wellness resources. We hope you will take advantage of these important tools to support your personal development and help you make the most of your UMBC experience. <span> </span></p>
    <p><u>New WellTrack Interactive Self-Help Therapy App for Students</u></p>
    <p>The Counseling Center now offers the <a href="https://umbc.welltrack.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">WellTrack</a> interactive self-help therapy app free to UMBC students. Use the modules to address concerns related to stress, anxiety, depression, and public speaking (this module available only on the WellTrack website). If you want to follow up with a counselor, the Counseling Center staff is here to help. Services are free and confidential for registered UMBC students. To make an appointment, call 410-455-2472 or stop by the offices at the Student Development &amp; Success Center on Center Road (in between Chesapeake Hall and Susquehanna Hall across from Erickson Field). <span> </span></p>
    <p>Download the WellTrack app and register with your UMBC ID for full access; no identifying information will be shared with counseling staff unless you choose the option to do so. Please note that all of the Counseling Center’s screening resources are for informational and educational purposes only, and are not intended as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment.</p>
    <p><u>Mind Spa Expands, Moves to Albin O. Kuhn Library and Patapsco Hall<span> </span></u></p>
    <p><a href="https://counseling.umbc.edu/resources/mind-spa/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Mind Spa</a> is an important campus resource with self-care tools to help you relax, improve concentration and memory, and overall success as a student. Counseling staff have collaborated with staff from University Health Services’ Office of Health Promotion, Residential Life, and the Albin O. Kuhn Library to make it more accessible to all students. Mind Spa has moved out of the Counseling Center and is now available in two locations: Albin O. Kuhn Library, Room 367, and Patapsco Hall, Room 163. A UMBC ID is required to access either space. </p>
    <p>Mind Spa is a quiet space equipped for the practices of mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation, and includes a massage chair, meditation cushions, hot tea, and other wellness resources. You can also check out light therapy boxes from the library location to use in the Mind Spa space or in your room.<span> </span></p>
    <p>Practicing mindfulness and meditation can have important physical and mental health benefits such as increased concentration, awareness, and regulation of emotions. Studies show that these practices have positive short- and long-term effects on the brain. You might begin to notice benefits from your experience at Mind Spa immediately or after a few sessions.</p>
    <p>“These resources tap into our goal to create a supportive culture of care and wellness for our students,” says Alayna Berkowitz, who recently joined the Counseling Center as assistant director of outreach and mental health promotion. “There are many different ways to engage with therapeutic resources beyond the in-person setting. The WellTrack phone app is great for a generation that is using social media and apps more than previous generations. Not all students present for traditional talk therapy, and both WellTrack and Mind Spa offer students other opportunities – through a phone app and quiet spaces – to take care of themselves.”</p>
    <p>Berkowitz adds that the Counseling Center’s goal is to make sure its resources and programming take into account the complexity of UMBC students’ diverse and intersecting identities and needs.<span> </span></p>
    <p> <a href="https://counseling.umbc.edu/resources/mind-spa/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Learn more about the Counseling Center’s services and resources.</a></p>
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    <div>Desk, computer, printer, 6-8 foot table, fans.</div>
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    <div>If you have any of these items to donate, please contact Julie Rosenthal at <a href="mailto:julier@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">julier@umbc.edu</a>
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    <div>Please pass the word to others.</div>
    <div><br></div>Thank you for your continued support.  We are assisting so many people on our campus.</div>
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    <div><span>Dear Members of the UMBC Community,<br> <br>As we enter the winter season, we ask that you take a moment to familiarize yourself with UMBC’s policies and procedures regarding weather-related closures and delays.<br> <br>For the most reliable information, we encourage all members of the campus community to <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/77fwxd/jdozdbc/nsygbu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">sign up for our E2Campus emergency alert text-messaging system</a>. When winter weather occurs, please visit the UMBC homepage and myUMBC for the latest information on the status of campus.<br> <br><strong>Campus Closure Procedure</strong><br> <br>The decision to close or delay opening campus is determined by many factors, including the type and severity of the forecast conditions; current conditions of campus roads, parking areas, and walkways; and weather and related road conditions in the surrounding area. Please note that the decision to close campus or open late applies to the main UMBC campus only. Students, faculty, and staff at other sites are recommended to contact their location directly to receive inclement weather updates:</span></div>
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    <li><span><strong>bwtech@UMBC</strong> – Email <a href="mailto:crice@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">crice@umbc.edu</a> to sign up for the bwtech@UMBC text alert system.</span></li>
    <li><span><strong>Columbus Center </strong>– The Columbus Center follows <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/77fwxd/jdozdbc/jd0gbu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">University of Baltimore policies and procedures</a> during inclement weather, due to its proximity.<br></span></li>
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    <div><span><strong>If Inclement Weather Occurs</strong><br> <br>Be sure to use official sources of information, such as E2Campus text alerts, campus email, and the UMBC homepage, for the most complete, accurate, and up-to-date information about any delays or closures. We also strongly recommend you review our <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/77fwxd/jdozdbc/z50gbu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">inclement weather and emergency closing policy</a> to understand how a delay or closure impacts campus schedules, activities, and events. You can also see UMBC's <a href="https://about.umbc.edu/files/2019/12/UMBC_Campus_2019-20_Snow_Priorities.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">snow removal plan</a> to learn our process and prioritization for clearing roads, parking areas, and walkways.<br> <br>We ask that you use personal judgment when traveling to and from campus. Weather and related road conditions are not the same in every area where students, faculty, and staff live. Consequently, the decision as to whether it is safe to travel must ultimately rest with each individual. Faculty are encouraged to be mindful that some students driving to UMBC from areas more impacted by winter weather might choose not to attend class given their local road conditions. We also ask faculty to arrange a system for communicating with their students should it be necessary to cancel class when the university is open.<br> <br><span><em>Lynne Schaefer, Vice President, Finance and Administration</em></span></span></div>
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    <div class="html-content">Looking for a fun, inexpensive study break? I<span>n the spirit of the holidays, Baltimore area attractions will open their doors this weekend, December 7 &amp; 8, 2019 and offer free or $1 admission. Some attractions include; The National Aquarium, Christmas Village in Baltimore, The Jewish Museum of Maryland, and the American Visionary Art Museum!</span><div><span><br></span></div>
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    <div>Check out UMBC Transit <a href="https://www.umbc.edu/transit/routes/downtown.php" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Downtown schedule </a>for information about how to travel downtown!</div>
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<Title>2019-2020 Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign</Title>
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    <div>The <strong>UMBC 2019-2020 Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign</strong> is now underway. Last fiscal year, 261 faculty and staff members made gifts to the UMBC Foundation. This fiscal year the goal is to have 300 faculty and staff members donate to the program or area at UMBC that inspires them the most.</div>
    <div>As of today, more than $123 million has been raised towards our $150 million goal for <strong>Grit &amp; Greatness: The Campaign for UMBC</strong>. Our progress would not be possible without faculty and staff members like you.</div>
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    <div>There are a couple of ways you can give to the <strong>2019-2020 Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign:</strong>
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    <div>No matter the size, every contribution counts in <strong>Grit &amp; Greatness: The Campaign for UMBC</strong>. You decide the amount and where you want to designate your gift. Just remember, you are not able to contribute to a fund for which you are also a signer on the account. In those cases, we kindly ask that you select another designation where you can make an impact.</div>
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    <div>Thank you, in advance, for your continued support and unwavering generosity.</div>
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    <div>Sincerely, </div>
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    <div><strong>Greg Simmons '04</strong></div>
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    <div>P.S. Thank you for your commitment to UMBC and for supporting this great institution. I know when we reach together, we will meet this year’s goal of having 300 faculty and staff donors. </div>
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    <div>P.P.S. If you choose to give via payroll deduction, follow these three steps to do so on the <strong><a href="https://www.usmd.edu/give/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">usmd.edu/give</a></strong> website: 1) Click the “Get Started” button; 2) Click on the UMBC logo; 3) Select the UMBC yellow “Click here to begin a new payroll deduction” button.</div>
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    <div><em>All funds raised are administered by the UMBC Foundation for the benefit of UMBC. </em></div>
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    <h5>Please consider giving to the Maryland Charity Campaign</h5>
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    <div>As we return from the Thanksgiving holiday and look forward to more time with family and friends during the upcoming holiday season, we recognize that many people less fortunate than ourselves need our help.</div>
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    <div>Our community's passion for caring, and the fact we are one of the most generous campuses in the state, speaks volumes about who we are and our values. Your contributions, no matter the size, make a real difference to the many charities you support.</div>
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    <div>We want to thank everyone who has contributed to the campaign so far. With your help, <strong>UMBC has already raised more than $120,000 from 565 individual donations</strong> for nonprofit organizations that serve the surrounding community in many ways, from food and shelter to education and job training.</div>
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    <div>If you have not yet had a chance to do so, we encourage you to take this opportunity on Giving Tuesday to make a gift to a non-profit that supports a cause that matters to you.</div>
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    <div><a href="https://mcc.americascharities.stratuslive.com/Users/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>DONATE NOW »</strong></a></div>
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    <h5>Congratulations to our visitor parking permit winner!</h5>
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    <div>Congratulations to <strong>Caroline Bodnar</strong> in the UMBC Career Center, winner of a free visitor parking permit!</div>
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    <h5>Another chance to win!</h5>
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    <div><strong>Donate between now and Friday, December 6 for a chance to win one of three new prizes up for grabs!</strong></div>
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    <li>Visitor Parking Permit, valid for one year.</li>
    <li>$100 Meal Card, good for eating at any location on campus!</li>
    <li>Apple Airpods (or equivalent) high quality Bluetooth wireless earbuds.</li>
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    <div><em>Note: Everyone who has already contributed to the fall campaign is automatically entered into the drawing.</em></div>
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    <a href="https://mcc.umbc.edu/files/2019/10/2019-Giving-Guide_color_rev10-7-19.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Browse all the participating charities</a> and donate online today! Need help donating online? Check out our <a href="https://mcc.umbc.edu/help/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">step-by-step guide</a>. If you have any questions about the campaign, or need assistance with making a pledge or donation, please contact your department's or division's MCC Coordinator.</div>
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    <br><p><span>The GlobalProtect VPN has the same access and permissions as our existing VPN, and the client works with the latest versions of Windows, Mac, and Linux, as well as iOS and Android mobile platforms. </span></p>
    <br><p><span>For more information on getting started with GlobalProtect please see the FAQ </span><a href="https://wiki.umbc.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=36766377" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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