Coordinator

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); College Park (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Coordinator to manage the administrative workflow for the UROC and to provide senior-level administrative support to the Director. The role involves overseeing all administrative functions and representing UROC when engaging with the university, industry partners, government officials, and the public.

The Coordinator will direct administrative efforts at UROC, coordinating internships and liaising with UMD College Park, the MATRIX Lab, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of professional secretarial, clerical, coordinator, or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record-keeping.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative workflow for UROC and provide senior-level administrative support to the Director.
• Oversee all administrative functions and represent UROC when interacting with the university, industry members, government officials, and the public.
• Direct the administrative effort at UROC, including internships, coordinating with UROC leadership and colleagues from UMD College Park, MATRIX Lab, and University System of Maryland, Southern Maryland campus.
• Serve as the on-site resource for UROC's business and financial processes, including management and payment of purchase orders and the purchasing card.
• Coordinate financial entries required to support Workday monthly reconciliations and projections.

Skills

Multitask and prioritize

Oral and written communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Concur

Priority BA4

Workday

Job description

Job Description Summary This position is located in St. Mary's County at the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Research and Operations Center (UROC) office. The Coordinator is responsible for managing the administrative workflow for the UROC and for providing senior-level administrative support, primarily to the Director. The Coordinator will also develop a broad and comprehensive understanding of the UROC's mission and ongoing operations and initiatives in order to oversee all administrative functions and to represent UROC when interacting with the university, industry members, government officials, and the general public. The Coordinator will manage and direct the administrative effort at UROC to include internships, coordinating and closely interacting with UROC leadership and colleagues from UMD College Park, the MATRIX Lab, and University System of Maryland, Southern Maryland campus. This position also serves as the on-site resource for UROC's business and financial processes. This includes the management and payment of purchase orders, as well as UROC’s purchasing card. Additionally, this position will coordinate financial entries required to support Workday monthly reconciliations and projections. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. 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.

Physical Demands: N/A Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: One (1) year of professional secretarial, clerical, coordinator, or administrative 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 of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record-keeping.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable, and conscientious.
• Efficiently manage tasks amidst an active environment.
• Demonstrated experience of Google Suite, Concur, Priority (BA4), and Workday.
• Prior experience in higher education, particularly at the University of Maryland.

Employment Details

• Department: ENGR-Aerospace
• UAS Test Site Worker Sub-Type: Staff
• Regular Salary Range: $59,240 - $71,088

Benefits Summary

Regular Exempt benefits.

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.

Visa Sponsorship

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

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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Contact

If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or Phone: [phone]. Maryland Relay: Dial 711. This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Close Date: N/A

Best Consideration Date: August 31, 2026

Financial Disclosure Required No

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position