Coordinator of Operations

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Coordinator of Operations to provide high‑level support to the Chair and Director of Operations within the Fischell Department of Bioengineering. Some evenings and weekends may be required to manage events.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, one year of relevant experience, and proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and Workday. Expect collaboration across departments and careful handling of budgets and scheduling.

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.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate special projects for the Chair.
• Manage the department's APT process.
• Organize departmental meetings, events, and committees.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external constituents.
• Coordinate departmental financial and human resources operations with the Director of Operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Suite

Concur

Workday

Priority (BA4)

APA system

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Coordinator of Operations is responsible for providing high-level support to the Chair and Director of Operations of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering. This position may be required to work some evenings and weekends as needed to manage events. 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.

Responsibilities

• facilitating special projects on behalf of the Chair
• managing the department's APT process
• organizing departmental meetings, events, and committees
• serving as the point of contact for internal and external constituents
• managing departmental financial and human resources operations in coordination with the Director of Operations

Physical Demands

Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment requiring the ability to operate office equipment and keyboards. Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus.

Minimum 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.

Additional Job Details / Preferences

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience using APA system and knowledge of faculty affairs procedures.
• Prior experience in higher education, particularly at the University of Maryland.

Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter, List of References

Best Consideration Date: 8/10/2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required Yes

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.

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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Department ENGR-Fischell Department of Bioengineering Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

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.

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