Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
CMNS - Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center
The Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) seeks a highly organized and personable professional with exceptional attention to detail to join ESSIC Business Office team. This position will be under the direction of the Director of Finance and Administration of ESSIC. The Financial Research Coordinator will be responsible for managing the travel and procurement process for the ESSIC business office in addition to other financial duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages the travel and procurement process for the ESSIC business office to include initiating and managing procurement (purchase orders; credit cards; status of orders), and travel (hotel arrangements, registration, airfare, etc.). Serves as a resource for ESSIC employees regarding the following: processing of electronic travel documents according to University regulations, processing of disbursement vouchers, assistance with vendor service payments and requests.
Assist with the financial processing which will include:
* Performing all accounting transactions, such as, Auxiliary Vouchers, General Error Correction, Procurement request, Travel request and Payroll transfer activities;
* Assisting with monitoring spending on awards against the proposed budgets, reconciling the Department’s records to the University’s accounting system;
* Updating and allocate payroll funding in BA4 such as, new hires, COLA increases, fringe benefit changes, and promotional increases;
* Assisting with proposal development, including assisting in the development of budgets that conform to federal/UMD regulations.
* Assist AD with account management duties: Posting, Reconciliations, sub-recipient management, payroll and equipment. Preparing reports for PI's and AD to represent accounts in good standing.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Preferences:
* UMCP's prior and knowledgeable experience with processing travel and procurement under federally sponsored awards. Demonstrated knowledge of federal travel and procurement regulations pertaining to Federally Sponsored Awards.
* Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel to prepare and analyze complex spreadsheets and web-based applications.
* Experience with UMCP systems i.e. ELF (Electronic Forms), Concur Travel system, BA4 (UM accounting Shadow System) and Financial System (Workday).
* Excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate will possess critical thinking skills and take initiative to ultimately promote ESSIC’s overall business effectiveness.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administration, faculty, staff, and general public.
* Ability to prioritize and work collaboratively on complex assignments; ability to acquire, expand and apply knowledge of university policies.
* Self-motivated, very detail oriented, possess the ability to perform duties under limited supervision.
Licenses/ Certifications: NA
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
One (1) year of professional budget, finance, or accounting 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, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of finance functions.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to analyze situations and determine the best solutions.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, Resume and List of References
Best Consideration Date: October 13, 2025
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: No
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
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Department
CMNS-Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$60,000-$67,800
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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 regardingdisclosablebackground 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.
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