Financial Research Coordinator
Job Description
Position Number:
129176Title:
Research CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Financial Research CoordinatorCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.00Unit:
BSOS-GeographyCampus/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.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The University of Maryland (College Park) Department of Geographical Sciences is among the world’s leading academic units dedicated towards tackling society’s most pressing concerns. Our internationally renowned experts bring satellite data processing and geospatial technologies to the forefront of scientific discovery. Through our research and teaching, our faculty, staff, and students advance cutting-edge solutions for climate change, biodiversity, wildfire, food security, global health, sustainability, and poverty. We are searching for a financial research coordinator to help us manage the pre and post award financial analysis/projections for the research projects under their supervision. Join our vibrant, collaborative team. This position is a 12-month, full-time status. Our staff benefits include tuition remission for you and your family, generous leave, (3 personal, 15 holiday, 15 sick, 22 earned vacation days each year), comprehensive health coverage, retirement subsidy (ORP/Pension System), and many professional development opportunities. This position is also telework-eligible with flexible work hours. Geographical Sciences promotes growth in individuals and a healthy work-life balance within a collaborative culture and truly values and is always seeking ways to enhance work-life balance.
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established from high $70,000’s to high $90,000’s per year, depending on qualifications. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
Financial Research Coordinator will have primary responsibility for the contract and grant administration (both pre and post award) for the projects under their supervision and serves the critical role of financial analyst for their assigned research portfolios. Responsible for using financial forecasting tools to confirm that each Principal Investigator (PI) is solvent and can meet their financial obligations for the fiscal year. In addition, working with financial forecasting tools, identify available budget surplus or budget deficits for each PI and help them plan accordingly. Financial Research Coordinator will be expected to meet annually with Director of Administrative Services and Chair to confirm financial stability of their research portfolios for the upcoming fiscal year.
This position will be a member of a research administrative team in the Department of Geographical Sciences. Coordinator will manage six to eight million dollars per year in grant funding representing approximately 30-40 separate grant accounts. These projects will generate an equivalent number of proposals per year and support approximately 30 research staff. This oversight consists of: 1) extensive support to faculty and staff during all phases of proposal development, including assisting in the development of budgets that conform to regulations; 2) monitoring spending on awards against the proposed budgets, reconciling the Department’s records to the University’s accounting system and providing financial forecasting for their assigned research portfolios; 3) review and approval of all research related expenditures including payroll, travel and equipment purchases to ensure they are appropriate and allocable; 4) monitoring balances, expiration dates, and reporting requirements to ensure timely submission of reports and close out of the awards as required by the sponsor; and 5) identify potential funding sources through collaborations with campus research and development offices.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent years of experience..
Experience:
- Five years, of federal grant management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiarity with developing proposals, budget projections and post award grant administration.
- Familiarity with federal regulations including Uniform Guidance and the FARs.
- 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.
- Proven analytical skills, proactive solution orientation, as well as the ability to be responsive to the needs of PI’s and Research Faculty.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Grant management experience in an academic environment.
- Five to ten years of experience in federal grant management and a Master’s degree in relevant field.
- Experience with NASA 533 reporting forms and foundation funding.
- Experience in electronic submission to federal agencies, Kuali, Workday and and Priority software systems.
- Familiarity with UMD administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
- Experience in financial forecasting.
Additional Certifications:
Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Additional Information:
Salary range is $75,247 – $94,059.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Incumbent works in office environment using standard office equipment that requires long periods of sitting and use of keyboards.
Posting Date:
05/30/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
06/14/2024Diversity 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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