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Financial Coordinator

Job Description

Position Number:

128987

Title:

Coordinator

Functional Title:

Financial Coordinator

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

CMNS-Biology

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.

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 If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.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:

Reporting to the Executive Director this position assists/supports faculty/PI with the management of an assigned portfolio of grants/contract accounts. The incumbent has knowledge and understanding of the post award life cycle of grants to include subawards, expense tracking/monitoring, reporting, and closeout. The Financial Coordinator provides start to finish oversight/maintenance of department USM and UMCP Foundation and processes fellowship stipend and tuition payments.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in accounting, finance or business management.

Experience:
3-5 years of administrative experience with increasing responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to explain financials and maintain compliance documentation for restricted funds.
  • Ability to be a team player.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferences:

Preferences:
  • Experience in higher education is preferred, as is knowledge of OMB’s Uniform Guidance.
  • Knowledge of University of Maryland policies and procedures and how they relate to grant accounting, travel, personnel/HR matters, and purchasing.
  • Experience with the University of Maryland’s ARES System including Kuali Financial, Kuali Research as well as Priority/BA4.
  • Experience with the University of Maryland’s Travel Card and Purchasing Card Management systems.

Additional Certifications:

Preferred:
Completion of the Office of Research Administration’s Certificate Program (Basic and Advanced).

Additional Information:

Search Committee will continually review applications submitted after Best Consideration Date until the posting is filled.

Salary range is $56K-$65K.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

  • Sedentary work.
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • This position requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

Posting Date:

11/17/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

12/03/2023

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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