Coordinator

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 55,680 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Business Office Coordinator to provide comprehensive HR, payroll, procurement, travel and events coordination, facilities, asset management, and web operations support within the Mathematics department.

The role ensures onboarding and payroll processing, oversees student employment, manages procurement and facilities, and maintains the department’s digital presence in collaboration with central admin units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of professional HR, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement or travel coordination experience.
• Additional work experience may substitute for up to four years of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and payroll processing support across the department.
• Oversee student employment and staff coordination.
• Manage procurement, travel coordination, and facilities operations.
• Maintain the department’s digital presence and web operations.

Skills

HR policies

Communication skills

MS Office & Google Suite

Multitasking

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

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 Preferences

• Familiarity with web design and social media tools preferred
• Workday knowledge
• Knowledge of UMD campus services and systems
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer proficiency; competency in MS Suite applications

Required Application Materials

Resume Cover Letter List of References

Best Consideration Date: 07/31/2026 Posting Close Date: NA Open Until Filled: Yes

Additional Information

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.

Financial Disclosure

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

Department

CMNS-Mathematics Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $55,680 - $65,000

Benefits Summary

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 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 Resources

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Description of the University

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

Physical Demands

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