Coordinator

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 5 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 128873
Title: Coordinator
Functional Title: Coordinator
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.00
Unit: BSOS-Psychology
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 Coordinator, under the supervision of the Business Manager, is responsible for day-to-day administrative support for post-award management. This position is responsible for efficiently maintaining all subcontract, consultant, and procurement activities for sponsored projects and contracts, creating expense transfers, tracking grant cycle deadlines, posting and monitoring external fellowships administered through the Student Award System, and reviewing and approving faculty procurement cards and externally funded travel. The Coordinator will be responsible for initial account set up, working with Business Office staff responsible for human subject compensation, and BA data entry for post-award expenses and account reconciliation.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience performing a combination of business operations (payroll, accounting, travel, and/or purchasing), preferably in an institution of higher education.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • A successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle multiple, sometimes competing priorities, and provide excellent outcomes within required time frames.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Experience with Priority BA, WorkDay and Concur.
  • Familiarity with UMD administrative systems, policies, and procedures is desired but not required.
  • Familiarity with federal regulations including Uniform Guidance and the FARs.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Salary Range for this position is low to mid $60Ks.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment that requires long periods of sitting in front of a computer and use of keyboard. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus.
Posting Date: 02/21/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 03/08/2024
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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