Business Coordinator

umd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Business Coordinator in the English Department to manage payroll, appointments, purchasing, travel planning, reimbursements, and accounts for 200+ staff. The role requires strong HR and financial process knowledge and the ability to supervise staff and interpret university policies.

Preferred qualifications include 3 years of relevant experience, grant management familiarity, and knowledge of University software (Workday, CONCUR).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year of professional HR, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement, or travel coordination experience.
• Additional work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis (up to 4 years).

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll and appointments for 200+ department staff.
• Coordinate purchasing, travel planning, reimbursements and event payments.
• Create, maintain and reconcile accounts and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Google Workspace

Policy interpretation

Multi-tasking

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

CONCUR

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization Summary Statement:
The Business Coordinator is a central position in the English Department and oversees the business services for the department's 200+ employees. The Business Coordinator's primary responsibilities include coordinating payroll and appointments; overseeing purchasing, travel planning and reimbursements/event payment; the creation, maintenance and reconciliation of accounts; and the supervision of a Business Services Specialist and occasional graduate and undergraduate students. In support of these activities, the Business Coordinator must understand and interpret University policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing and sponsored programs.

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

UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.

Preferences: Three (3) years of professional human resources, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement or travel coordination experience. Grant management experience. Knowledge of University of Maryland software systems (e.g. Workday, CONCUR). Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of 3 Professional References

Best Consideration Date: 10/15/2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

ARHU-English

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$67,760-$81,312

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

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 regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. 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.

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