Coordinator, Human Resources and Operations

Location: University of Maryland College Park

Job Description Summary

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

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 work

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Additional Job Details

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.