Coordinator for Business Affairs
- Employer
- University of Maryland
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 23, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Business Administration, Education, Other Education, Professional Fields, Other Professional Fields
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Functional Title: Coordinator for Business Affairs
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering in the A. James Clark School
of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park is
seeking a Coordinator for Business Affairs to perform business and
administrative functions for the office. Reporting to the Assistant
Director, the position supports the areas of financial reporting,
human resources, data entry, records management, travel, and other
administrative duties, as assigned.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in budgeting,
accounting, and/or purchasing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use Excel and Word
proficiently and experience and/or familiarity with managing large
volumes of data and database queries.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team,
utilizing good judgment in making decisions in accordance with
complex university policy.
• Computational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a
service-focused professional demeanor.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with
discretion and tact.
• Effective communication with a diverse staff and faculty
population.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and
problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously,
meeting deadlines and working in a timely manner.
• Understanding of a complex budgetary system and the ability to
articulately explain the system to others.
• Must possess the depth and breadth of purchasing and procurement
experience for supplies, services and other support to provide
creative solutions.
Preferences:
• A degree in business, accounting, or a similar applicable
field.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Knowledge of UMD/USM policies and procedures in the areas of
finance, purchasing, procurement, and/or travel.
• Experience with the Kuali Financial System and BA4.
Physical Demands:
• Predominantly sedentary position/work.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the
ability to sit for an extended time and operate standard office
equipment and keyboards.
• Ability to review, prepare, and analyze data and figures;
transcribe; view a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Ability to traverse on and off campus for meetings and to
transport supplies and materials.
• Able to communicate with faculty, staff, and students who have
inquiries and exchange accurate information in these
situations.
Closing Date: 4/1/2022
Submission:
Resume, Cover Letter and List of References via https://ejobs.umd.edu/.
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