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Payroll Coordinator
Organization's Summary Statement: The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of biweekly payroll for all employees, including full-time staff/faculty, student workers, and contracted (C1) employees within Maryland Athletics. This role manages complex payroll transactions such as salary increases, bonuses, and overload payments, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. The Payroll Coordinator also leads new hire payroll orientation for students and C1 employees and oversees the integrity of payroll data. Serving as a frontline employee resource, this position provides direct support and guidance on payroll-related matters, ensuring a responsive and efficient employee experience. Physical Demands: Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, along with manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment. 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 payroll data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually. Preferences: Experience with onboarding processes and I-9 compliance. Licenses/Certifications: N/A Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of professional payroll 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 payroll policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable payroll related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Knowledge of payroll functions. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments. Ability to analyze situations and determine the best recourse for response. Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, list of at least three references. Best Consideration Date: July 31, 2025 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Department: PRES-ICA-Director's Office/Admin Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular Salary Range: $55,000 - $62,000 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.
Organization's Summary Statement: The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of biweekly payroll for all employees, including full-time staff/faculty, student workers, and contracted (C1) employees within Maryland Athletics. This role manages complex payroll transactions such as salary increases, bonuses, and overload payments, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. The Payroll Coordinator also leads new hire payroll orientation for students and C1 employees and oversees the integrity of payroll data. Serving as a frontline employee resource, this position provides direct support and guidance on payroll-related matters, ensuring a responsive and efficient employee experience. Physical Demands: Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, along with manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment. 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 payroll data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually. Preferences: Experience with onboarding processes and I-9 compliance. Licenses/Certifications: N/A Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of professional payroll 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 payroll policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable payroll related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Knowledge of payroll functions. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments. Ability to analyze situations and determine the best recourse for response. Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, list of at least three references. Best Consideration Date: July 31, 2025 Posting Close Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Department: PRES-ICA-Director's Office/Admin Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular Salary Range: $55,000 - $62,000 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.