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University of Maryland

Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
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Job Description

Position Number:

129605

Title:

Coordinator

Functional Title:

Coordinator

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

100

Unit:

ENGR-Institute for Systems Research

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.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers 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.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

This position coordinates the administrative activities for research and education programs associated with the Systems Engineering & Integration Lab (SEIL) and the Hybrid Networks Center (HyNet) within the Institute for Systems Research (ISR). Both SEIL and HyNet are directed by Distinguished University Professor and Lockheed Martin endowed Chair in Systems Engineering, John S. Baras.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering 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, to 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:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of knowledge, experience and expertise in the management of research and education programs. At least 3 years’ experience in a combination of finance, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and personnel.

Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and organization abilities. Excellent knowledge of electronic office software, including MS Office, databases, Internet based services. Excellent knowledge of electronic calendars, calendar scheduling, electronic tracking of schedules. Ability to manage research documents (reports, papers, presentations, web page material) production. Ability to plan, organize, and execute complicated/ continuing assignments without instruction. Ability to manage multiple projects including tracking objectives & deadlines, to manage an all-electronic office and collaborative activities of large groups of scientific/ engineering personnel. Excellent knowledge of associated operations and information dissemination. Practical knowledge of fundamentals of finance and accounting for research and education sponsored programs; knowledge of basic processes for contract and grant compliance, fundamentals of industry-university collaboration and intellectual property issues and management, working knowledge of resource research methods.

Preferences:

Preferred: Knowledge of University procedures and policies, excellent analysis of resource requirements (personnel, funding, equipment, other). Knowledge and experience with policies and processes of various major funding agencies including National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense.

Additional Information:

Salary range is $75,000-$95,000,

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

• Performs sedentary work.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for an extended time and operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Ability to review and prepare data on reports and computer screens and engage in extensive reading.

Posting Date:

07/04/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

07/23/2024

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.

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