UMGC assistant director overseeing military degree planning and tuition-assistance services for active-duty members and DoD civilians. Leading staff, operations, reporting, and process improvement remotely across North America.
Responsibilities
Assist with strategic planning, implementation, and daily operations of the Military Degree Plan Team
Supervise, coach, mentor, and manage performance for MDP Coordinators
Oversee employee development, onboarding, and training
Serve as primary backup to the Director and assume leadership responsibilities during the Director’s absence
Act as subject matter expert on evaluated military degree plans, military education benefits, and degree planning processes
Collaborate with university departments, military education centers, and external partners to improve service delivery and workflows
Participate in committees, presentations, information sessions, conferences, and military education events
Manage responses to Salesforce cases and monitor service levels
Evaluate processes, procedures, and policies and recommend improvements
Contribute to backlog management, documentation updates, degree plan fixes, and external rejection resolution
Support workforce development, career path, and career ladder initiatives
Research and implement technologies and solutions to improve operational effectiveness and customer service
Support military education agreements and AU-ABC degree mapping projects
Prepare, review, and process PeopleSoft Evaluated Military Degree Plans for active-duty military members
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data queries for leadership
Conduct operational analyses and provide findings for executive presentations and strategic planning
Support special projects and strategic initiatives
Travel periodically to Adelphi, Maryland, as business needs require
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in academic advising, military education, student services, or a related higher education field
Minimum one (1) year of supervisory, lead, or leadership experience
Demonstrated understanding of military education benefits and degree planning processes
Experience using data and reporting tools for strategic planning and operational decision making
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Experience using PeopleSoft, Salesforce, and degree audit systems
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Cover letter and resume required
Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning preferred
Experience with student advising, credit evaluation, enrollment management, military education, or related higher education functions preferred
Experience working with diverse student, military, and professional populations preferred
Experience leading organizational or process improvement initiatives preferred
Benefits
22 days of paid vacation
15 days of sick leave
3 personal days
16 paid holidays (17 during general election years)
Health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families
Term Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS)
Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options
Immediate tuition remission for Regular Exempt Staff
Spouses and dependent children eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service
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