NextGen Program Coordinator

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a NextGen Program Coordinator to orchestrate program activities and monitor contractual performance in support of the Program Manager and Governance Manager.

The role requires reviewing complex requirements, synthesizing information, and alerting decision makers to action items. Telework-eligible with duties including meetings coordination and data-driven administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of professional administrative or coordinator experience.
• Additional work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NextGen Program activities.
• Monitor the program’s contractual performance.
• Review and interpret complex requirements and synthesize information for decision makers.
• Support governance with prioritization and action tracking.
• Travel to meetings and project sites as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Calendar management

Document management

Correspondence

Financial administration

Meetings coordination

Public-Private Partnerships

Maintenance oversight

CMMS knowledge

Contract management

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Maximo

SAP

QFM

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The NextGen Program Coordinator is responsible for orchestration of NextGen Program activities and monitoring the program’s contractual performance in support of the Program Manager and Program Governance Manager. The incumbent must review and interpret complex requirements, conduct related research, spot anomalies, prioritize actions within realm of responsibility, synthesize disparate information sources to extract relevance and alert decision makers to significance and/or needed action. The role is responsible for coordination of NextGen Program activities and monitoring the program’s contractual performance in support of the NextGen Program Governance Manager. This role reports directly to the NextGen Program Governance Manager who is accountable for contractual oversight of the Concessionaire and the NextGen Program.

Physical Demands

The incumbent primarily works in an office environment and requires the ability to use a personal computer, phone, and other devices. This position is telework-eligible.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Math, Economics, Contract Management, or a related subject.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience including strong data entry, calendar management, document management, correspondence development, and financial administration skills.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and events.
• Demonstrated experience with Public-Private Partnerships.
• Maintenance and/or Operations oversight experience.
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as Maximo, SAP, or QFM is a plus.
• Contract management experience.
• Smartsheet experience.

Licenses/ Certifications

The incumbent must possess a driver's license, as the role involves traveling to meetings and project sites both on and off campus. If operating a state vehicle, the incumbent must possess a valid MD Class C driver’s license or an equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.

Minimum Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Qualifications Experience

One (1) year of professional administrative or coordinator experience.

Minimum Qualifications 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 best practices in organization, administration, and customer service.
• Knowledge of proper protocol in dealing with confidential information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.)
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Best Consideration Date

9/12/2026

Posting Close Date

N/A

Open Until Filled

Yes

Visa Requirement

This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

VPA-FM-E&E-Utilities Worker Sub-Type Staff

Regular Salary Range

$66,000 - $79,200

Benefits Summary

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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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The University of Maryland, College Park

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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