Financial Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Department of Mathematics is a large and complex academic enterprise with over 900
undergraduate majors, 170 doctoral students, and more than 100 faculty members. The
department manages a diverse financial portfolio that includes state, DRIF, federal, foundation,
and endowment funds totaling more than $95 million. The Financial Coordinator is a strategic
partner in the department's financial operations and planning.

This position not only manages and reconciles financial activity but also interprets financial
data, identifies trends, builds forecasts, and provides strategic budget recommendations to
support leadership decision-making. The Financial Coordinator develops financial models,
analyzes spending patterns, anticipates funding needs, and advises on financial risks and
opportunities. This role requires strong analytical judgment, financial insight, and the ability to
communicate recommendations, not just financial reports, to faculty, principal investigators,
and senior leadership.

Physical Demands: must be able to lift and carry 25lb

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

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, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of finance functions.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to analyze situations and determine the best solutions.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

UMCP prior work experience in a departmental setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel to prepare and analyze complex data
Experience with UMCP systems: Workday Financial System, BA4, Concur Travel System, Kuali Research, and Foundation Financial Edge
Ability to prioritize assignments and work collaboratively within the business office team
Ability to apply knowledge of University policies

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Best Consideration Date: November 7, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit

Maryland's State Ethics Commission website

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Department

CMNS-Mathematics

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$70,160 - $84,192

Benefits Summary

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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 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.

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