Coordinator

Job Description Summary

This position is located in St. Mary's County at the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Research and Operations Center (UROC) office. The Coordinator is responsible for managing the administrative workflow for the UROC and for providing senior-level administrative support, primarily to the Director. The Coordinator will also develop a broad and comprehensive understanding of the UROC's mission and ongoing operations and initiatives in order to oversee all administrative functions and to represent UROC when interacting with the university, industry members, government officials, and the general public. The Coordinator will manage and direct the administrative effort at UROC to include internships, coordinating and closely interacting with UROC leadership and colleagues from UMD College Park, the MATRIX Lab, and University System of Maryland, Southern Maryland campus. This position also serves as the on-site resource for UROC's business and financial processes. This includes the management and payment of purchase orders, as well as UROC’s purchasing card. Additionally, this position will coordinate financial entries required to support Workday monthly reconciliations and projections.

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.

Physical Demands: N/A

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of professional secretarial, clerical, coordinator, or administrative experience. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record-keeping. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

ENGR-Aerospace UAS Test Site

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$59,240 - $71,088

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer 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.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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