Business Coordinator

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129231
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Business Coordinator
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: ENGR-Electrical & Computer Engineering
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 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Business Coordinator who will be directly responsible for ECE departmental business activities in support of the Department’s contracts with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences. This includes monitoring expenditures, reconciling monthly open requisitions, generating monthly CAP reports, and managing inventory. This position requires the highest level of confidentiality, attention to detail and deadlines, and professional interaction as a liaison between ECE, the Sponsor, and UMD central offices. The Business Coordinator will be responsible for the management of post-award procurement activities and will work closely with the financial manager of the portfolio of all LPS awards. A successful candidate must be enthusiastic, positive, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have a demonstrable ability to take initiative.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience required.


Experience:
  • 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of procurement, inventory control, and financial reporting, preferably in a University setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent customer service skills required including effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and must be able to exercise good judgment.
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to organize and execute multiple assignments under specific time constraints.
  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to be a team player is essential.
  • Reliable transportation to go between campus and off-site lab facility 1-2 times per week.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Experience with BA4 (Priority Software) and other university systems (WorkDay, KFS, Concur) and general financial programs.
  • Knowledge of UMD policies and procedures in the areas of finance, purchasing, procurement, and inventory.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
  • Mostly sedentary work performed in an office environment requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended times.
  • Ability to review, prepare, and analyze data and figures, transcribe, and engage extensive reading of materials and computer screens.
  • Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events.
Posting Date: 03/07/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 03/22/2024
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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