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Coordinator for Student Organization Finances

Job Description

Position Number:

101068

Title:

Coordinator

Functional Title:

Coordinator for Student Organization Finances

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

100

Unit:

VPSA-SU-Student Activities

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 you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Coordinator for Student Organization Services provides advice, support, mentorship, and supervision to the SORC Finance Account Specialists, the SORC Finance Account Manager, and the SORC Finance Office Manager, assists student organizations with the funding process and provides administrative support to student organizations utilizing the services of the Student Organization Resource Center’s (SORC) Financial Services.
  • Oversee administrative and financial functions for recognized student groups requesting financial services from the Student Organization Resource Center which includes internal service requests, purchase orders, contracts; travel arrangements; maintaining reconciliation of student organization accounts ledgers against Workday financial statements; in coordination with SORC Development staff, create and modify content for training materials and resources.
  • Manages the recruitment, hiring, on-boarding, and training of student personnel; determines work priorities schedules and assignments for student personnel and reviews of their work; processing payroll appointments and stipends for SORC Finance, Student Entertainment Events, and the Student Government Association;
  • Assist with budget development and management of the SORC Finance office budget; oversee transition to Workday and other university systems/platforms that impact office operations
  • Provide support to student groups related to organizational bank accounts ; Provides event support to other Activities units and the larger Stamp department; and other duties as assigned.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years full time experience .

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • SORC is committed to and has an appreciation for the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. Candidates must possess an awareness of how identity impacts bias in decision-making processes.
  • Exceptional customer service skills are required.
  • Ability to build relationships across campus.

Preferences:

Preferences:
  • Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or related field and two years’ full-time experience advising and/or providing support to student organizations.
  • Ability to direct and supervise others and incorporate student development theories and technology in the advisement and provision of services to student organizations.
  • Strong accounting and financial management skills and experience managing/overseeing/supporting large budgets.

Additional Information:

  • Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Competitive benefits and salary package. FY25 salary range is expected to be between $63,500 and $67,500, commensurate with experience.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Work takes place in both an office environment and in on-campus buildings; will require ability to travel throughout campus. There may be occasions when the incumbent will need to work outside their normal work shift to accommodate other shifts that exist in the organization for purposes of meetings, training, etc.

Posting Date:

04/30/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

05/26/2024

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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