Coordinator - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland

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College Park, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Posting Details:

Posting Details
Position Number:

Title:

Coordinator
Functional Title:
Coordinator
Category Status:
33Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
CMNS-Mathematics
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and nonprofit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Manage and coordinate all activities (workshops, conferences, special events, summer schools, etc) sponsored by the Brin Mathematics Research Center and Mathematics department
Discuss planning events with distinguished faculty, faculty sponsors, speakers and participants, including support with event material preparation.
Communication with visitors and participants.
Coordinate facilities, food, travel, and lodging arrangements.
Oversee events budgets and be responsible for allocating encumbrances to stay within budget parameters.
Process travel requests and expense statements for all participants using UMD travel system SAP Concur.
Business Office assistance with overall administrative and financial processes.
General business office support and assistance with the financial/administrative operations in the department.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree.

Experience:

2 years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge in federal and state regulations governing travel. Knowledge of the federal Uniform Guidance governing federal research grants.
Strong communication and organizational skills. Strong database and spreadsheet computer skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment. Ability to emphasize secure use of departmental travel card and procurement card.

Preferences:

Preferences:

Conference Planning certificate from an accredited organization.
Experience with Priority or related account management software.
Working knowledge of university travel and procurement systems.
Knowledge of general higher education environment.
Knowledge in federal, state and university regulations governing travel and procurement preferred.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Basic office environment

Posting Date:

05/10/2024
Closing Date:
05/23/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Best Consideration Date

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.