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Position Number:
125717
Title:
Coordinator
Functional Title:
Payroll & Finance Coordinator
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
ENGR-Electrical & Computer Engineering
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre 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 non-profit 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:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks a highly organized and personableprofessional with exceptional attention to detail to join our ECE Payroll unit. The Payroll & Finance Coordinator, under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Payroll and Human Resources, will be responsible for processing payroll actions in PHR, entering payroll encumbrances in BA4, serving as the visa contact for the department, and processing payroll salary expense transfers inKFS. Payroll activities include appointments graduate student appointments, and terminations each semester, joint appointments, pay adjustments, time entry adjustments, and timesheet corrections.
The Clark School 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, accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
The Clark School 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, accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience plus three years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll and/or personnel work.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Must possess strong attention to details and an ability to execute multiple assignments under specific time constraints while being able to work well under pressure
- Must be self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative
- Strong verbal/written communication computer skills required including Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google suite along with organizational abilities.
- Ability to understand and interpret university policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources and payroll. .
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision; ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty and staff in a multi-tasking working environment
- Dedication to providing excellent service to internal and external customers
Preferences:
Preferred Experience:
- Working experience in higher education, specifically at UMD, strongly preferred.
- Experience with research administration and post-award account management.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of university software tools and/or systems such as PHR, KFS, BA4 (Priority), eTerp, and others
- Knowledge of UMD’s policies and procedures in the areas of visas, payroll and finance
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
- Mostly sedentary work performed in an office environment requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards for extended times.
- Ability to review, prepare, and analyze data and figures, transcribe, and engage extensive reading of materials and computer screens.
- Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus.
Posting Date:
02/17/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
03/31/2023
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.
