University of Maryland
NextGen Program Coordinator
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Hybrid - College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$64K - $77K
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Other
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February 9th, 2026
Smartsheet
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a NextGen Program Coordinator. The coordinator leads the orchestration of NextGen Program activities and monitors contractual performance to support the Program Manager and Governance Manager, interpreting complex requirements and alerting decision makers to important issues. This role reports directly to the NextGen Program Governance Manager, overseeing contractual compliance of the Concessionaire and overall program.
Highlights
- Coordinate activities and monitor contractual performance of the NextGen Program.
- Review complex requirements, conduct research, identify anomalies, and prioritize actions.
- Support NextGen Program Governance Manager with contractual oversight.
- Required software skills include Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms).
- Must possess a valid driver's license; a Maryland Class C or equivalent required for state vehicle operation.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; one year of administrative or coordinator experience required.
- Preferred qualifications: degree in business administration, accounting, finance, math, economics, or contract management.
- Additional preferences include two years of related experience, experience with Public-Private Partnerships, contract management, and Smartsheet proficiency.
- Salary range from $64,000 to $76,800 annually.
- Position is full-time, telework-eligible, requires background check, and does not provide visa sponsorship.
NextGen Program Coordinator Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The NextGen Program Coordinator is responsible for orchestration of NextGen Program activities and monitoring the program's contractual performance in support of the Program Manager and Program Governance Manager. The incumbent must review and interpret complex requirements, conduct related research, spot anomalies, prioritize actions within realm of responsibility, synthesize disparate information sources to extract relevance and alert decision makers to significance and/or needed action. The role is responsible for coordination of NextGen Program activities and monitoring the program's contractual performance in support of the NextGen Program Governance Manager. This role reports directly to the NextGen Program Governance Manager who is accountable for contractual oversight of the Concessionaire and the NextGen Program.
Physical Demands:
The incumbent primarily works in an office environment and requires the ability to use a personal computer, phone, and other devices. This position is telework-eligible.
Licenses/ Certifications:
The incumbent must possess a driver's license, as the role involves traveling to meetings and project sites both on and off campus. If operating a state vehicle, the incumbent must possess a valid MD Class C driver's license or an equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.
The NextGen Program Coordinator is responsible for orchestration of NextGen Program activities and monitoring the program's contractual performance in support of the Program Manager and Program Governance Manager. The incumbent must review and interpret complex requirements, conduct related research, spot anomalies, prioritize actions within realm of responsibility, synthesize disparate information sources to extract relevance and alert decision makers to significance and/or needed action. The role is responsible for coordination of NextGen Program activities and monitoring the program's contractual performance in support of the NextGen Program Governance Manager. This role reports directly to the NextGen Program Governance Manager who is accountable for contractual oversight of the Concessionaire and the NextGen Program.
Physical Demands:
The incumbent primarily works in an office environment and requires the ability to use a personal computer, phone, and other devices. This position is telework-eligible.
Licenses/ Certifications:
The incumbent must possess a driver's license, as the role involves traveling to meetings and project sites both on and off campus. If operating a state vehicle, the incumbent must possess a valid MD Class C driver's license or an equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.
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:
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 and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.)
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, (3) Professional References
Preferences:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Math, Economics, Contract Management, or a related subject.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience including strong data entry, calendar management, document management, correspondence development, and financial administration skills.
Experience with Public-Private Partnerships.
Contract management experience.
Smartsheet experience.
Best Consideration Date: March 5, 2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Visa Requirement: This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
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.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPA-FM-E&E-Utilities
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$64,000 - $76,800
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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