Business Coordinator

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 128619
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Business Coordinator
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: PLCY-School of Public Policy
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Business Coordinator reports to the Director of Finance, and provides professional, customer service-oriented support to faculty, staff, students, and visitors in the School of Public Policy’s new Institute for Public Leadership (IPL). The Business Coordinator is responsible for a range of financial, personnel and administrative support functions in accordance with University, Foundation, and Sponsor policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent will provide event support and logistical support to guest speakers, and assist with special projects as needed.
This position’s primary role function is to coordinate financial transactions, payroll functions, and student award processes across all IPL funding, to include budget forecasting and reporting, tracking expenses, performing transfers, processing travel and procurement transactions, disbursing student awards, and ensuring adequate record keeping and file management. The Business Coordinator is embedded within the IPL and works closely with the IPL team to support IPL goals and programming needs, while reporting through the Dean’s office Finance Team.
The incumbent will set up processes to streamline best practices to manage business and travel procedures effectively and efficiently within the Institute for Public Leadership.
The Business Coordinator will support payroll processes and student awards, proposal development and post-awards, accurately enter encumbrances and track expenses in BA4, and other duties as assigned.
As a member of the School of Public Policy’s staff, the incumbent will serve on shared governance
committees per the School’s Plan of Organization.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.


Experience:
  • 2-4 years progressively responsible relevant professional work experience.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Finance or accounting experience.
  • Grant Award management experience.
  • Experience with UMD financial management systems, processes and policies (including BA4,
  • Workday,PHR,KFS, Concur) and financial programs (e.g., Excel), Zoom, experience with University.
  • Human Resources systems.
  • Prior experience in an academic institution or similar environment.
  • Prior experience working with the State of Maryland / knowledge of State policies.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Incumbent works in an office environment using standard office equipment that requires long periods of sitting and use of keyboards.
Posting Date: 05/15/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 06/07/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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