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Financial Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Details

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.
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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.
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
Closing Date:
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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References (no emails sent from system)
Optional Documents

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