The Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS), a department within the Division of Student Affairs, facilitates reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and support services for University of Maryland students in compliance with the ADAAA and Section 504. Serving approximately 11% of the total undergraduate and graduate student body across all colleges and schools, ADS coordinates academic, housing, and experiential learning accommodations to champion disability inclusion and ensure equal access to all aspects of campus life.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Coordinator of Human Resources & Department Operations provides core human resource and operational support for Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS). This position assists with broad HR functions—including recruitment and onboarding of student employment, payroll, and timekeeping—while overseeing the workflow of communication from students, faculty, staff, and other community members. This staff member will report directly to the Assistant Director for Human Resources and Administrative Services.
The Coordinator ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality of personnel transactions in compliance with university, state, and federal policies. By managing key operational workflows, administrative documentation, and front-line communications, this role fosters an efficient, inclusive, and responsive environment that advances the mission of accessibility and equity.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- The position will experience seasonally heavy workloads, which may require evening and weekend work.
- Visit other buildings and attend meetings at alternative locations near or off campus
- Standard office workMinimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of professional human resources or 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, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources 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.
Preferences:
Experience providing effective supervision, leadership, guidance, and administrative support to student or hourly employees within a higher education environment.
- Experience processing payroll, managing timekeeping, and performing transactional human resources functions using Workday or other HCM systems.
- Overseeing front desk operations and providing responsive, professional customer service in a high-volume, service-oriented environment.
- Basic web editing/CMS maintenance skills.
Required Application Materials: Resume & Cover Letter
Best Consideration Date: 10/30/2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job RisksNot Applicable to This PositionFinancial Disclosure RequiredNo
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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 EligibilityThe 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 StatementThe 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- One year of professional human resources or payroll experience
- Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
- Knowledge of payroll functions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
- Ability to analyze situations and determine appropriate responses
- Experience supervising, leading, guiding, or supporting student or hourly employees in higher education
- Experience processing payroll, managing timekeeping, and performing transactional HR functions using Workday or another HCM system
- Experience overseeing front desk operations and providing customer service in a high-volume environment
- Basic web editing or CMS maintenance skills
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