Business Coordinator

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

1d•$67,760 - $81,312•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Coordinator is a central position in the English Department and oversees the business services for the department's 200+ employees. The Business Coordinator's primary responsibilities include coordinating payroll and appointments; overseeing purchasing, travel planning and reimbursements/event payment; the creation, maintenance and reconciliation of accounts; and the supervision of a Business Services Specialist and occasional graduate and undergraduate students. In support of these activities, the Business Coordinator must understand and interpret University policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing and sponsored programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
One (1) year of professional human resources, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement, or travel coordination experience
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

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional human resources, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement or travel coordination experience
Grant management experience
Knowledge of University of Maryland software systems (e.g. Workday, CONCUR)
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

Coordinating payroll and appointments
Overseeing purchasing, travel planning and reimbursements/event payment
Creation, maintenance and reconciliation of accounts
Supervision of a Business Services Specialist and occasional graduate and undergraduate students
Understanding and interpreting University policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing and sponsored programs