Office of Human Resources

For a listing of the 13 Institutions Human Resources Offices throughout the USM, please see below.

Phone: 301.445.1968
Fax: 301.445.1970

The Office of Human Resources on behalf of the Regents and the Chancellor, is responsible for the strategic planning, development of programs, coordination and management of staff employees Human Resources matters throughout the USM. In conjunction with the 13 Institutions Human Resources Directors, the Office develops and recommends to the Chancellor and the Regents, policies and procedures applicable to all Nonexempt and Exempt Staff employees; in regard to benefits, Faculty employees are included as well. The Office is also responsible for overseeing USM implementation of State and Federal regulations and laws with regard to Human Resources programs. The Office represents the System on all matters with the State Department of Budget and Management-Personnel Management Services. Additionally, the Office provides Human Resources services for the USM Office staff.

USM Office HR Staff

Mr. James Sansbury
Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Affairs/Interim Director of Human Resources
301.445.1966
sansbury@usmd.edu

Ms. Rosario I. van Daalen
Human Resources Officer for the USM
301.445.1969
rosario@usmd.edu

Ms. Martha Warren
Human Resources Specialist
301.445.1967
mwarren@usmd.edu

Ms. Frances (Lyn) MacDonald
Human Resources Specialist
301.445.1968
macdonald@usmd.edu

Institutions' Office of Human Resources:
Bowie State University (BSU)
Coppin State University (CSU)
Frostburg State University (FSU)
Salisbury University (SU)
Towson University (TU)
University of Baltimore (UB)
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP)
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)
University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES)
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute (UMBI)

Systemwide Job Openings:
USM Career Opportunities by Institution - Job Openings

USM-HR LATEST NEWS:

Employee Discounts
USM - Cost Reduction Measures - E&E - for Discussion Related to Furloughs

ORP-SRA Fidelity USM Enrollment Guides
    ORP Fidelity Guide
    ORP-SRA Fidelity 403(b) Guide
    ORP-SRA Fidelity 457(b) Guide

ORP-SRA TIAA-CREF USM Enrollment Guide
ORP-SRA TIAA-CREF Marketing Fund

LINKS TO FURTHER HR INFORMATION, POLICIES, PROGRAMS:

Employee Benefits:
System Office Employee Benefits

Health Benefits:
Maryland Department of Budget & Management 2009-10 Health Benefits

Catalyst Pharmacy Benefits Information
 

UNUM: 
    Newsletter 
    Long Term Disability (LTD) 
    Life Insurance 

Employee Discounts:
Institutional Discounts

BOR Policies:
Human Resource Policies

USM Pay Programs for Staff Employees:
USM Pay Program for Nonexempt Staff Phase I
USM Pay Program for Exempt Staff Phase II
USM Title Code Listings
FY 2010 Salary Guidelines
2009 - 2011 Nonexempt Salary Structure
USM Exempt Salary Structure - Traditional Salary Ranges 2009 - 2010
USM Exempt Salary Structures - Wide Salary Ranges FY2009-2010
State Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) History

Memorandums:
Memo: State Employer Match to Deferred Comp Plans for FY2010 - CANCELED"

ORP/SRA Retirement Providers:

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS:
   Fidelity Retirement Services, Letter from Scott David

   Fidelity's strength and stability; Principles for investing in a volatile market
    ORP-SRA Fidelity USM Enrollment Guide
    ORP-SRA Fidelity 403(b) USM Enrollment Guide
    ORP-SRA Fidelity 457(b) USM Enrollment Guide

TIAA-CREF:
   The Chronicle of Higher Education Article (April 13, 2009)
   Weathering Volatile Financial Times
   MSRP-Nationwide - Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans
   Keeping the Long View, Roger Ferguson, President & CEO
   TIAA-CREF Addresses Concerns Over Market Volatility
   TIAA-CREF Addresses Concerns Over Market Volatility
   ORP-SRA TIAA-CREF USM Enrollment Guide
   ORP-SRA TIAA-CREF Marketing Fund - Selections

Quarterly Reports:
4th Quarter-2006, ORP Performance Report
1st Quarter-2007, ORP Performance Report
2nd Quarter-2007, ORP Performance Report
3rd Quarter-2007, ORP Performance Report
4th Quarter-2007, ORP Performance Report
1st Quarter-2008, ORP Performance Report
2nd Quarter-2008, ORP Performance Report
3rd Quarter-2008, ORP Performance Report
4th Quarter-2008, ORP Performance Report
1st Quarter-2009, ORP Performance Report
2nd Quarter-2009, ORP Performance Report

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