Business/Finance Coordinator

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 128632
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Business/Finance Coordinator
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: SPHL-Epidemiology & Biostatistics
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 Epidemiology and Biostatistics seeks an experienced and professional staff member to serve as Business/Finance Coordinator in the Business Office. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Business/Finance Coordinator will manage human resources, procurement, and other essential business operations within EPIB. This individual will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of faculty accounts, ensuring that resources are well managed, accurately reported and comply with federal and state regulations as well as University of Maryland policies and procedures. The Business/Finance Coordinator will assist the Business Manager with post-award management and administration of grants and contracts along with non-sponsored research commitments for faculty in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. This position must follow the University financial management standards, general management and accounting principles, practices, methods, and techniques. They will work as a liaison to units throughout campus, including but not limited to, the Comptroller’s Office, Accounts Payable and Procurement, and will assist in all financial areas of the department as needed. A successful candidate must be able to work independently and demonstrate the ability to apply various policies and procedures to various situations. In addition, a successful candidate must be enthusiastic, positive, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have a demonstrable ability to take initiative.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.


Experience:
  • Three years of experience performing payroll, accounting, or human resource functions.
  • Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credit being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Experience with WorkDay, Priority BA4.
  • Knowledge of State and UMD policies and procedures .
  • Excellent oral, written, and customer service skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to use financial accounting systems to prepare and analyze complex spreadsheets and reports.
  • Ability to organize and execute multiple assignments with overlapping deadlines.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must have the visual acuity to read information from computer monitor.
Posting Date: 01/04/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 01/26/2024
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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