REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience providing quality customer service
• Organization and time management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to understand and operate in foreign countries adapting to local rules, complexities, and practices

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent
• Experience with using customer relationship management (CRM) and student information systems
• Experience managing and supervising others in a higher education or customer service environment or relevant work experience
• Six (6) months minimum academic and administrative experience at a college or university
• Experience as a program coordinator with UMGC or at a higher education institution or equivalent
• Previous experience with student recruitment and/or outreach
• Possess a valid local driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a military driver’s permit in the host nation
  WHO MAY APPLY: Local candidates with ILS preferred. Criteria under which applicants qualify for ILS are: must serve the US Forces exclusively; are not stateless persons; are nationals of a NATO state, excluding the host nation; are not ordinarily resident in the host nation.
  All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

• Supervise and lead staff at the assigned site.
• Work out of the field site office and be available during core business hours and evenings/weekends, as needed to ensure on-site coverage; some travel will be required.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (e.g., CRM, logistics, operations, student services, academic affairs) for on-site operational needs, escalating when appropriate.
• Provide academic and administrative support services to prospects and students, and ensure quality assurance standards are met by being available, knowledgeable, courteous and responsive.
• Ensure all student and lead interactions are entered in Salesforce and appropriate follow-up activities are scheduled.
• Manage key student business processes, including community outreach, and student recruitment.
• Address and resolve staff concerns, escalating when appropriate.
• Coordinate with the appropriate department to troubleshoot and resolve faculty and student concerns.
• Schedule and proctor NTC examinations, as needed; ensure quality assurance of the testing program through coordination with the division NTC point of contact.
• Establish relationships and effectively communicate with host military Education Services Officer (or equivalent), respective education center staff, and local commands.
• Represent UMGC at official functions (e.g., local education fairs, open houses, semester start-ups, student appreciation days, local graduations).
• Ensure classrooms are provided with adequate space and needed technology for class instruction.
• Manage staff and office schedule to ensure members of the UMGC community are supported in accordance with operational needs.
• Support AD of training with onboarding new staff through mentorship and training, ensuring new staff have the tools and resources needed to successfully perform the functions of their job.
• Supports class scheduling through providing recommendations for classes, coordinating class cancellation follow-ups, and tracking student populations.
• Act as backup for the Assistant Director when they are out of the office.
• Keep staff at all levels informed of key developments and updates.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.