Military Education Coordinator

Military

Education:

Coordinator Office of Stateside Military Operations Exempt, Contingent II, Full Time, Pay Grade 1.2 Location: Quantico (On Base) The Military

Education:

Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director (or Director) in the Office of Stateside Military Operations and work closely with military

education:

centers to serve prospective and current students and facilitate hybrid class offerings and testing services to military/veteran and civilian students. The Military

Education:

Coordinator is responsible for serving students via face-to-face advising, virtual advising, administrative support, recruitment/retention outreach, and test proctoring services for students on military installations and the surrounding areas. LOCATION: This position is 100% on-site position with travel to other military installations required to provide office coverage.

This position is not eligible for telework or remote work. HOURS: M-F Full time hours from 7:30am - 4pm with some evening and occasional weekend hours as required. Specific work schedule will be provided by management and will be subject to change without notice based on business needs. This position is not eligible for Alternative Work Schedules.

TRAVEL:

REQUIREMENTS:

Day and overnight travel to other military installations and other UMGC locations may be required.

SPECIFIC:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

INCLUDE: Provide students with superior customer service as an advocate and advisor throughout the academic cycle. Promote and support localized UMGC services to include hybrid classes, testing services, and graduation ceremonies as assigned at military installations and civilian sites where relevant.

• Provide operational and administrative duties as needed to ensure offices and test centers (if applicable) are properly maintained by the standards set by the military

education:

center officers.

• Maintain and expand knowledge and proficiency with UMGC systems to include all customer relationship management (CRM) databases to include Salesforce, Peoplesoft, and DMS.
• Support management with creating, coordinating, and providing consistent outreach projects and services to military and civilian installations as assigned.
• Provide proactive input and creative support at local events to include Military Open Houses, College/Academic Fairs, and other specialized events.
• Oversee applicable office resources and coordinate with management to request support for all IT assets and office supplies as needed.
• Ensure posted printed marketing materials are current and accurate and displayed attractively and in adherence to military

requirements:

• Maintain a positive relationship with the

Education:

Services Officer (ESO), Test Control Officer (TCO), Specialists/Counselors (our military partners) and various testing services.

• Provide academic officers with periodic briefings as allowed to update military representatives on UMGC programs of interest.
• Provide assistance to students that walk in, call, virtually, or email for admissions, registration, financial aid, student account information, National Testing Center information, and base access requests for classes.
• Track and analyze site’s statistical data on testing and class enrollments to provide input on scheduling for hybrid classes and proctoring.
• Ensure the test center and hybrid classes are provided with adequate space and needed technologies for testing and class instruction.
• Ensure professors have base access and are briefed on UMGC base

requirements:

in accordance with compliance on base security.

• Ensure civilian students and professors are adequately prepared to attain base access for class allowing enough time to acquire needed passes and access.

Must be available to start the first and last class(es) of each session, every semester, at locations that offer hybrid classes to provide students with guidance and professors with keys (or pick up keys), as needed. Must attend local and national events,

education:

fairs, conferences (includes annual commencement ceremony, as applicable).

• Provide the

Education:

Services Officer (ESO), Test Control Officer (TCO), and UMGC management prompt communication of any issues affecting staffing and test administration.

• Assist with the registration process for administered exams at National Test Centers such as CLEP, DSST, Pearson VUE, Accuplacer and additional exams as required and if applicable.
• Ensure testing rules and regulations are being enforced (when applicable) according to the policies of the respective testing services, DANTES, and UMGC.
• Maintain current Test Administrator certifications for the various testing companies such as CLEP, DSST and Pearson VUE and additional exams as required and if applicable.
• Facilitate testing services software updates and maintenance; troubleshoot technical issues with the testing services support and UMGC IT, as needed and if applicable.
• Provide in-person coverage to other locations to provide testing services and/or academic advising.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as needed.

REQUIRED:

EDUCATION:

AND

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning One (1) year of customer service

experience:

, preferably in higher

education:

Outstanding customer service

skills:

with both internal and external customers required. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal

skills:

, and capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects and tasks. Ability to proficiently use MS Office Products.

PREFERRED:

EDUCATION:

AND

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year

experience:

working in a higher

education:

environment, preferably with non-traditional students is preferred. General knowledge of UMGC practices and procedures preferred.

Experience:

working with the military or military students, preferably in higher

education:

.

Experience:

using PeopleSoft, Salesforce, and Microsoft 365. Knowledge,

Skills:

, Abilities: Must have the ability and technical

skills:

to use multiple interfaces proficiently and quickly, to include Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Effective and adept written and verbal communication

skills:

as job

responsibilities:

include regularly reaching out to prospective and current students as well as internal and external stakeholders. All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal

opportunity:

employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal

opportunity:

for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment,

education:

al programs and activities, and admissions. Workplace Accommodations: The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the

benefits:

of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information

about:

UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu.

Benefits:

Package Highlights: Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). Time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.

Contingent II employees who work on average 30 or more hours per week (130 hours per month) are eligible for subsidized state of Maryland medical and prescription

benefits:

Contingent II employees who work on average less than 30 hours per week but at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a stipend to assist in the purchase of a health plan. Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance.

NOTE: C2 Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD. Retirement Stipend: Contingent II employees receive a retirement stipend equal to 7.25 percent of their base salary and are eligible to contribute to a supplemental retirement account (SRA) Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options.

The university does not provide subsidies or matching funds. Tuition Remission: CII employees are eligible immediately for Tuition Remission at UMGC or at University of Maryland College Park. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission

benefits:

are prorated. SS Contingent II_2020.pdf (umgc.edu) Hiring Rate: $46,500.00 UMGC is not just a great place to learn. It's also a great place to work. The university offers an array of career options, along with ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Explore the broad range of faculty and staff positions and become a member of the UMGC community.