Bahrain Job Openings
University of Maryland Global Campus
Academic Advisor, Manama
Manama
FULL TIME
November 14, 2024
Job Ref:
10021539
Location:
Manama-Bahrain
Category:
Advising and Enrollment
Type:
Full time
Academic Advisor
UMGC Europe
Location: Manama, Bahrain
Overseas Contingent III, (100% FTE-Full-Time), Grade 003
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) Europe seeks an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor reports to the Assistant Director.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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 HRBenefits-europe@umgc.edu.
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.
UMGC Europe
Location: Manama, Bahrain
Overseas Contingent III, (100% FTE-Full-Time), Grade 003
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) Europe seeks an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor reports to the Assistant Director.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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Evaluate students' prior learning experience from both traditional and non-traditional sources to provide guidance to students pursuing UMGC Europe certificate and degree programs
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Prepare tentative evaluations based upon students' specific degree goals and provide general advising and curriculum planning to UMGC Europe students
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Communicate with students on a daily basis by telephone, email, and in person at their local UMGC education centers
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Participate in outreach events and assist with marketing
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Assist students with registration and actively work with the site staff to improve processes and increase enrollments
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Relay academic policies and procedures in simple and accurate terms to students and education center personnel
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Produce accurate work under pressure
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Understand the needs of the non-traditional adult students
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Be able to synthesize detailed information from various sources
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Display an independent, cooperative, and professional attitude when interacting with internal and external clients
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned
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Bachelor's Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign degree equivalent
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Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a high level of analytical thinking for identifying and improving complex work projects
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Strong attention to detail, quality customer service skills
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One (1) year experience with customer service, counseling/advising military students or higher education
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Ability to absorb and apply numerous policies and procedures
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Ability to research and solve problems while considering multiple factors
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Knowledge of the military culture
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Work on nights and weekends may be required
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Successful applicants must be able to pass background check and meet requirements for individual logistic support (ILS).
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A Master's Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign degree equivalent
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Experience with People Soft, Go Army Ed and Sales Force
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Proficient knowledge of computers including MS Office, Google Online Services, and other computer-based resources to include the Internet
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Previous academic advising or higher education experience
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Minimum of two years availability
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 HRBenefits-europe@umgc.edu.
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.
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