Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

UMGC Europe

Location: Hohenfels, Germany

Overseas Contingent III, 100%-FTE, Grade 003

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) Overseas seeks a Program Coordinator.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide academic and administrative support services to prospects and students and ensure quality assurance standards are met by being available, knowledgeable, courteous and responsive.
• Document all student contact through UMGC's Customer Relations Management System and schedule appropriate follow-up activities.
• Provide and maintain open and positive communications with host military Education Services Officer (or equivalent) and respective Education Center staff.
• Organize and participate in local Education Fairs, Open Houses, Semester Start-Ups, Student Appreciation Days, Local Graduations, and other events as needed, professionally representing UMGC.
• Track and analyze class enrollments and student interest, as well as local degree progression, to provide input on scheduling; ensure classrooms are provided with adequate space and needed technology for class instruction; be present at the first-class session to aid instructors and students; and assist faculty in obtaining base access to attend class on their assigned installation.
• Aid with processing students' military documentation (i.e., Tuition Assistance vouchers, ID cards, orders, etc.)
• Distribute marketing, advertising, and mass media materials at assigned locations when permissible.
• Assist with base access as needed.
• May provide facility support to include opening and closing UMGC Overseas computer lab, building entrances, windows, and classrooms; ensure that building rules are adhered to by UMGC Overseas students, that all UMGC Overseas labs/rooms are clean and presentable, and that all supplies are readily available.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/GED
• Background in customer service
• Able to work in a fast-paced and complex environment with accurate attention to detail.
• Possess basic office management and clerical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Successful applicants must be able to pass background check and meet requirements for individual logistic support (ILS).

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Some college coursework
• Applicants with a U.S. valid driver's license