University of Maryland Global Campus Looking for Military Degree Plans Coordinator Full Time

Military Degree Plans Coordinator

Stateside Military Operations

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

Location: 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; 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. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: https://careers.umgc.edu/benefits.html.

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:

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 [email protected].