Coordinator of Online Education Programs and Student Retention

UMS • Portland, ME

2d • $44,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Online Education Programs and Student Retention serves as the primary point of contact for online graduate students within the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) and performs academic administration functions to support the retention of all SEHD students. The Coordinator is responsible for on-boarding newly admitted students in SEHD’s accelerated online programs by facilitating orientations and assisting with course planning. The Coordinator also collaborates with SEHD faculty and staff to implement strategies that support student retention and successful degree completion. The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Southern Maine is dedicated to preparing teachers, educational leaders, and mental and behavioral health professionals to promote learning and well-being across the lifespan. SEHD offers over 30 undergraduate and graduate preparation programs with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, community partnerships, and inclusive practices This a full-time position, located on the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham Campus, with a starting annual salary of $44,000.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree or international equivalent
• Minimum of one year of related experience

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for online graduate students within the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD)
• Performs academic administration functions to support the retention of all SEHD students
• Responsible for on-boarding newly admitted students in SEHD’s accelerated online programs by facilitating orientations and assisting with course planning
• Collaborates with SEHD faculty and staff to implement strategies that support student retention and successful degree completion

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees