Backup Program Coordinator

UMGC Europe

Location: Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Overseas Contingent I, Part-Time, 48% FTE

The Back-up Program Coordinator (PC) reports to and works with the Assistant Director (AD) in the administration of UMGC Europe programs. It is the job of the Back-up PC to ensure that quality services are provided to all current and prospective students and to be responsive to students and student issues. The Back-up PC must work effectively with the AD, local military education coordinators and staff, education center personnel, faculty, administrative staff in the military community at large.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 Europe computer lab, building entrances, windows and classrooms; ensure that building rules are adhered to by UMGC Europe students, that all UMGC Europe labs/rooms are clean and presentable, and that all supplies are readily available.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities: ​

• High school diploma/GED

• Applicants must have a background in customer service and should be able to work in a fast-paced and complex environment with accurate attention to detail.

• Applicants must possess basic office management and clerical skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, and are expected to have good interpersonal skills.

• Applicants with a U.S. valid driver’s license preferred.

• Successful applicants must be able to pass background check and currently have and are able to maintain their own logistical support.

WHO MAY APPLY: Local applicants with individual logistical support (ILS) only.  Applicants must already have and be able to maintain ILS, meaning that they must possess a U.S. military ID card from an external source, as this position does not offer ILS. For employment eligibility purposes, applicants must qualify for ILS as described in USAREUR Regulation 600-700, Section III, 7-13. Criteria under which applicants qualify for ILS are: must serve the U.S. Forces exclusively; are not stateless persons; are not ordinarily resident in the host nation. Successful applicants must be able to pass a dental and medical screening (to include, but not limited to, vaccinations), background check, and meet requirements for individual logistical support (ILS). For additional information, please visit U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM Medical Information) and U.S. AFRICOM Command (AFRICOM Medical Information).

Please note, for downrange positions, refer to this Vaccine Recommendations by AOR reference to review REQUIRED for AFRICOM or REQUIRED for CENTCOM as applicable. For any questions, please contact [email protected]

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.