Research and Finance Coordinator

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129232
Title: Research Coordinator
Functional Title: Research and Finance Coordinator
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
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 Research Coordinator will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of faculty and department accounts, ensuring that resources are well managed, accurately reported and in compliance with federal and state regulations as well as University of Maryland policies and procedures. The Research Coordinator will assist faculty with preparation, review, and submission of proposals, as well as management of Foundation, scholarship and other departmental accounts. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for management of post-award activities and will serve as a liaison with University and sponsor personnel regarding research contracts. 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, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to 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 progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, account reconciliation and analysis and/or finance, and proposal preparation, preferably in University setting.
Preferences:
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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