Grants Finance Coordinator for Global Programs

UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES); Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision plans

Retirement plans

Life & disability insurance

Tuition remission

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness resources

Job summary

University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) seeks a Financial Program Assistant in the Office of International Programs to provide financial support for grant-funded projects, including the 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense (CEGFSD) and the NextGen project.

The twelve-month, grant-funded role involves overseeing financial operations, preparing purchase orders, and processing travel reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline.
• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Workday Enterprise.
• Experience with research grants.
• Broad knowledge of information technology and complex software.
• Knowledge of Land-Grant University operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial oversight for CEGFSD, NextGen, and related programs.
• Manage financial operations of OIP-led programs, including execution of subaward agreements.
• Collaborate with SANS Fiscal Affairs Office, UMES Office of Sponsored Programs and Research, partner institutions’ sponsored programs offices, and other university departments.
• Create purchase orders and execute agreements with professional service providers.
• Process travel reimbursements and monitor outstanding checks monthly.
• Assist students, faculty, researchers, and third parties in resolving grant-account issues.
• Maintain an inventory of commonly used research and university account forms.
• Maintain accurate records of financial instruments in compliance with data-management best practices.
• Generate financial reports for OIP-led programs’ accounts and subawards.
• File accounts payable reports accurately.

Skills

General accounting practices

Budget planning

Record keeping

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Workday Enterprise

Research grants experience

IT & software knowledge

Land‑Grant University operations

Job description

University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) seeks a Financial Program Assistant in the Office of International Programs to provide financial support for grant-funded projects, including the 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense (CEGFSD) and the NextGen project.

The twelve-month, grant-funded role involves overseeing financial operations, preparing purchase orders, and processing travel reimbursements.