Program Coordinator, Raf Mildenhall

Job Ref:
10020218

**Location**:
Mildenhall-United Kingdom

Category:
Advising and Enrollment

Type:
Full time

**Program Coordinator**

**UMGC Europe**

**Location: RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom**

**Overseas Contingent III, (100% FTE) Full-Time, Grade 003**

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

The Program Coordinator is a front-line staff member that provides the best possible services to current and prospective students and engages as a team member. This position reports directly to the Site Lead (SL), and if no Site Lead is assigned to the site, to the Assistant Director (AD). The Program Coordinator must work effectively with the AD and the Regional Director (RD), local Program Coordinators and staff, education center personnel, faculty, administrative staff, and the military community at large. There will at times be site specific duties that differ from location to location. Occasional evening/weekend hours; travel may be required.

**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 provide assistance to instructors and students; and assist faculty in obtaining base access to attend class on their assigned installation
- Provide assistance 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

**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.**

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to helping safeguard the health of its faculty, staff, students, contractors, and guests. Because vaccinations reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2-the virus that causes COVID-19-all prospective UMGC faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and current with the recommended boosters. As always, operations at our military locations in Europe, Asia, and stateside will follow the guidance of the U.S. Department of Defense and local commands, and may require proof of full vaccination, unless an exception is approved as a reasonable accommodation based on disability or religion. If so, a copy of their Approved Exception Letter must be provided before the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or show proof of exception may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

**Workplace Accommodations**: