Military Education Coordinator

Military Education Coordinator
Department of Stateside Military Operations
Exempt, Contingent II, 100% Full Time, Pay Grade 1.2

Job Location: Shaw AFB, SC

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) seeks a Military Education Coordinator at Shaw AFB and Fort Jackson in the Office of Stateside Military Operations. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Military Education Coordinator will work closely with the military education offices to manage and offer classes to military, veteran, and civilian students. The Military Education Coordinator is responsible for the outreach efforts and in-depth academic advising knowledge of the university. Occasional evening and weekend hours and local traveling to other regional offices are required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Maintain communication with appropriate department or immediate supervisor for resolution of student issues as needed

• Maintain open and positive communications with host military Education Services Officer and respective staff while relaying all strategically critical information to the immediate supervisor

• Display positive customer service toward students, guests, and colleagues within and outside of the university

• Provide appropriate marketing, advertising, and mass media materials targeted to locations as requested

• Participate in UMUC Military Education Coordinator Forums and training opportunities as required

• Occasionally attend special events on weekends, such as Open House Events, Graduation or rotate with other staff members to provide assistance to instructors and students on the first day of class on a week night or weekend

• This position could be required to travel to NS Mayport on weekly basis

• Performing other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel to other UMUC sites as needed.

• An interest in education and training, strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required.

• Applicant must be able to handle difficult situations with professionalism and tact.

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.

POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY & WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

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, educational 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: En