Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Business Office Coordinator provides comprehensive support across human resources, payroll, procurement, travel & events coordination, facilities, asset management, and web operations within the department. This role ensures efficient onboarding and payroll processing, oversees student employment, manages procurement and facilities operations, and maintains the department’s digital presence. The position collaborates closely with the Business office, faculty, and central administrative units to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and effective communication.
Physical Demands: N/A
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of professional human resources, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement, or travel coordination experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

• This position is fully in-person. Telework and remote work are not available.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs at a time
• Ability to travel throughout the department as requested

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

Department

CMNS-Mathematics

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$55,680 - $65,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer 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.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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