University of Maryland
Coordinator of Business Operations
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College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$55K - $60K
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Operations
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July 29th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Coordinator of Business Operations. The role involves providing financial and accounting support to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by performing accounting tasks such as journal entries, allocating expenses, processing accounts payable, and coordinating vendor relationships. The coordinator also analyzes data and prepares financial reports for senior athletic department leaders.
Highlights
- Perform professional accounting tasks including journal entries, expense allocation, and processing financial documents
- Coordinate vendor relationships via phone and email
- Research and analyze financial data to prepare reports for the Assistant Athletic Director of Business Operations and CFO
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite is required
- Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental policies and procedures is essential
- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant professional experience in athletics, finance, accounting, procurement, fundraising, event coordination, or business operations
- Salary range is $54,520 - $60,000
- Position requires handling multiple tasks, teamwork skills, and strong oral and written communication
- Department: PRES-ICA-Director's Office/Admin
- Financial disclosure and background check are required; employment eligibility verification applies
Coordinator of Business Operations Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement: As a member of the ICA Business Office, the Coordinator of Business Operations will provide financial and accounting support to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing professional accounting work, such as journal entries and allocating expenses; processing accounts payable, purchase requisitions, disbursement vouchers, and travel expense statements; coordinating vendor relationships using phone and email; providing financial information to the Assistant Athletic Director of Business Operations and CFO by researching and analyzing data and preparing reports; and performing other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands: The position requires prolonged sitting and computer use, as well as the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional standing or walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials (up to 20 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for reviewing financial data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.
Preferences: Processing divisional travel, invoices, procurement card logs, and other financial transactions. Knowledge and understanding of NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental policies and procedures.
Licenses/Certifications: NA.
Physical Demands: The position requires prolonged sitting and computer use, as well as the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional standing or walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials (up to 20 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for reviewing financial data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.
Preferences: Processing divisional travel, invoices, procurement card logs, and other financial transactions. Knowledge and understanding of NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental policies and procedures.
Licenses/Certifications: NA.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of professional athletic, finance, accounting, procurement, fundraising, event coordination, or business operations 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 athletic related policies and procedures.
Experience: One (1) year of professional athletic, finance, accounting, procurement, fundraising, event coordination, or business operations 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 athletic related policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures.
Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, University, and departmental policies and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of individuals. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of individuals. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (3)
Best Consideration Date: August 7, 2026
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
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
PRES-ICA-Director's Office/Admin
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$54,520 - $60,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
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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