Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution., At least two years of experience advising military students or working with academic programs., Experience with military student support and processing degree evaluations., Proficiency in computer skills, including PeopleSoft, Salesforce, OnBase, and MS Office 365..

Key responsibilities:

Prepare and process electronic Military Degree Plans for active-duty military students.

Coordinate with academic departments to support student needs related to degree plans.

Respond to inquiries from advisors, military education coordinators, and field representatives.

Participate in projects related to military degree process improvements or enrollment growth.

Job description

Military Degree Plans Coordinator

Stateside Military Operations

Exempt, Contingent II, Full-Time, Pay Grade 1.2

Location: Stateside Remote

The Department of Stateside Military Operations is currently seeking a Military Degree Plans (MDP) Coordinator who will provide support to UMGC military-affiliated students by creating military-specific degree plans required for the use of DoD Tuition Assistance. The MDP Coordinator will report to the Director of MDP Program Management.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Prepare and process electronic PeopleSoft Evaluated Military Degree Plans (EMDP) for active-duty Army, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Navy, Marine Corps, and selected DoD civilian students located worldwide within specified business processes.
Coordinate with Degree Audit, Student Academic Records, and Admissions to accomplish tasks related to student support and production of EMDPs.
Respond to advisors, military education coordinators, success coaches, and field representatives regarding inquiries or issues related to EMDPs.
Participate in at least one-to-two projects annually related to MDP processes or enrollment growth.
Review and update EMDP templates as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Two (2) years’ experience advising military students and/or working with academic programs; processing degree evaluations; experience with military student support and using ACE (American Council on Education) guidelines and recommendations concerning the award of collegiate credit for military training, education & experience.
Qualified candidates must have demonstrated oral and written communication skills; the ability to prioritize workload; and demonstrated ability to organize tasks, products, and files.
Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with PeopleSoft, Salesforce, OnBase, and the MS Office 365 suite of products.

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: 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.