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Operations Coordinator
Job Description
Position Number:
125286Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Operations CoordinatorCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.0Unit:
CMNS-Computer ScienceCampus/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.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Computer Science seeks a highly organized and personable professional with exceptional attention to detail to join our business office. The person in this position will provide operational support to the department, including coordinating onboarding for new faculty and staff, serving as the department’s primary point of contact for processing visas to support faculty, staff, and students, processing payroll actions, collecting documentation, and reviewing timesheets for hourly employees, providing event support, and serving as a backup for the payroll coordinator. Additional duties will include coordinating parking, mail and package deliveries, meal set-up, lost and found, and serving as the primary point of contact for the department.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related position. Work experience should include payroll and visa processing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possess strong attention to details and an ability to execute multiple assignments under specific time constraints while being able to work well under pressure.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative.
- Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google suite.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty and staff.
- Dedication to providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Working experience in higher education, specifically at UMD, strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of university systems such as PHR, Workday and iTerp
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
This position is generally sedentary in nature. Able to operate a computer and other office equipment including printer and copy machine. Substantive repetitive movements (motions) on the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Good visual acuity to perform repetitive tasks, e.g. preparing and analyzing data and numbers, viewing computer terminals, extensive reading. Able to maneuver around the campus to attend meetings, trainings, workshops, seminars, etc. Able to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items. Ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Posting Date:
07/15/2024Open Until Filled
NoBest Consideration Date
07/29/2024Diversity 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.
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