University of Maryland
Coordinator for Student Organization Services
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College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$65K - $69K
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Other
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February 17th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Coordinator for Student Organization Services. This role manages student organization travel requests, assists with purchasing and inventory, and supports advising the Student Government Association. The coordinator also develops travel training, supervises student staff, and collaborates with various campus departments to support over 650 registered student organizations.
Highlights
- Manage and administer student organization travel requests and training including safety and liability protocols.
- Provide support for student organizations in travel planning, purchasing requests, reimbursements, and inventory control.
- Co-supervise student Account Specialists and create training materials for student staff.
- Advise the Executive and Legislative branches of the Student Government Association, attending weekly meetings.
- Collaborate with campus offices such as General Counsel, Risk Management, Travel Services, and Student Conduct.
- Use Microsoft Office products and interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional administrative or coordinator experience; preferred: Master's degree and 2+ years of related administrative experience.
- Salary range: $64,500 to $68,500 based on experience and qualifications.
- Physical demands include ability to travel across campus and lift at least 25 lbs for inventory management.
- Financial disclosure is required; position includes background checks and equal employment opportunity compliance.
Coordinator for Student Organization Services Full Description
Job Description Summary
The Coordinator for Student Organization Services, Student Organization Travel & Logistics will primarily manage student organization travel requests, assist with student org purchasing and inventory, and aid in the advising of SGA.
This position is a part of the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), which offers overall support and development opportunities to 650 registered student organizations and is one of the programmatic areas of the Activities Unit of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Center of Campus Life.
The areas composing the Activities Unit include Stamp Events, the advisory of Student Entertainment Events, student program board, and advisory for the Student Government Association, the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), and the Student Legal Aid Office. The Activities Unit is part of the L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, Diversity) area of the Union.
The person in this position will:
Serve as part of a team providing resources to 650 student organizations
Support overall training, advising, and education efforts for registered student organizations and advisors
Provide overall support to programs and services offered by SORC, The Activities Unit, and the Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Participate in STAMP and other campus committees
Complete other duties as assigned
Travel:
Develop, manage, and administer training for student organization travel, which includes in-person and online trainings on topics such as safety protocol, risks, liability and responsibilities
Provide support and assistance to student organizations in making travel plans and acquiring necessary information for travel requests
Monitor and sanction student organization members for policy violations regarding travel
Communicate and collaborate with campus colleagues such General Counsel, Risk
Management, Travel Services and Student Conduct
Support Activities area travel needs and coordinate logistical and functional aspects of
student org travel
Collect and maintain travel-related data to inform policy changes
Business & Inventory:
Collaborate with SORC Finance Staff to manage purchasing request for student organizations
Respond to questions and inquiries from student organizations regarding travel and other financial processes
Assist with monthly reconciliation of student organization accounts
Manage the Inventory Control process (tracking, receiving, distribution, communications, audits) for physical items purchased by student orgs
Process reimbursements for student organizations on case-by-case basis
Supervision and Advising:
Co-supervise a team of student Account Specialists with the SORC Finance & HR Coordinator, utilizing Stamp's GROW framework
Create training materials and workshops for student staff
Work with the Assistant Director of Student Activities in support of the advising the Executive and Legislative branches of the Student Government Association to include attending weekly General Body Meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, business, or related field.
2+ years of administrative experience in business, general administration, or student affairs (particularly with student organizations and/or administrative processes such as travel, purchasing, inventory, etc.).
This position is a part of the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), which offers overall support and development opportunities to 650 registered student organizations and is one of the programmatic areas of the Activities Unit of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Center of Campus Life.
The areas composing the Activities Unit include Stamp Events, the advisory of Student Entertainment Events, student program board, and advisory for the Student Government Association, the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), and the Student Legal Aid Office. The Activities Unit is part of the L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, Diversity) area of the Union.
The person in this position will:
Serve as part of a team providing resources to 650 student organizations
Support overall training, advising, and education efforts for registered student organizations and advisors
Provide overall support to programs and services offered by SORC, The Activities Unit, and the Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Participate in STAMP and other campus committees
Complete other duties as assigned
Travel:
Develop, manage, and administer training for student organization travel, which includes in-person and online trainings on topics such as safety protocol, risks, liability and responsibilities
Provide support and assistance to student organizations in making travel plans and acquiring necessary information for travel requests
Monitor and sanction student organization members for policy violations regarding travel
Communicate and collaborate with campus colleagues such General Counsel, Risk
Management, Travel Services and Student Conduct
Support Activities area travel needs and coordinate logistical and functional aspects of
student org travel
Collect and maintain travel-related data to inform policy changes
Business & Inventory:
Collaborate with SORC Finance Staff to manage purchasing request for student organizations
Respond to questions and inquiries from student organizations regarding travel and other financial processes
Assist with monthly reconciliation of student organization accounts
Manage the Inventory Control process (tracking, receiving, distribution, communications, audits) for physical items purchased by student orgs
Process reimbursements for student organizations on case-by-case basis
Supervision and Advising:
Co-supervise a team of student Account Specialists with the SORC Finance & HR Coordinator, utilizing Stamp's GROW framework
Create training materials and workshops for student staff
Work with the Assistant Director of Student Activities in support of the advising the Executive and Legislative branches of the Student Government Association to include attending weekly General Body Meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, business, or related field.
2+ years of administrative experience in business, general administration, or student affairs (particularly with student organizations and/or administrative processes such as travel, purchasing, inventory, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
Do not use without previous authorization from Central Human Resources Office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative or coordinator 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 best practices in organization, administration, and customer service.
• Knowledge of proper protocol in dealing with confidential information.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
Additional Job Details
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. Must be able to lift at least 25lbs to support inventory management.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, business, or related field.
2+ years of administrative experience in business, general administration, or student affairs (particularly with student organizations and/or administrative processes such as travel, purchasing, inventory, etc.).
2+ years of administrative experience in business, general administration, or student affairs (particularly with student organizations and/or administrative processes such as travel, purchasing, inventory, etc.).
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Best Consideration Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Posting Close Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Salary Range: $64,500-$68,500 based on experience and qualifications.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPSA-SU-Student Activities
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$64,500-$68,500
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.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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