Outreach Partnership Specialist

University of Maryland Global Campus•Honolulu, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks an energetic and outgoing individual to serve as an Outreach Partnership Specialist (OPS). Reporting to the local Assistant Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for business development activities in the assigned geographic areas that drive relationships that lead to new student growth at UMGC. The OPS will use strong critical-thinking and business development skills to market UMGC’s brand proposition to a diverse population of potential veteran and to applicable consumer learners. Successful candidates enjoy working in a high energy, fast-paced environment, demonstrate enthusiasm and initiative, and possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with prospective students in order to generate inquiries. The Outreach Partnership Specialist must be a collaborative team player who will work closely with a regional Success Coach to provide concierge- level support to the newly enrolled students that result from recruitment events. The OPS must also work closely with the assigned Corporate Learning Solutions Account Manager in initiating engagement with prospective community colleges, businesses, and defense contractor agencies.

Requirements

An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and 2+ years of relevant work experience providing outstanding customer service.
Candidates must possess excellent customer service and time management skills, high learning agility, creative problem solving, interpersonal, oral and written communications, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills for both one-on-one interactions and group presentations with diverse populations of students
Candidates must demonstrate a clear understanding of professionalism and the demonstrated ability to work responsibly and independently.
Excellent computer and keyboarding skills (Microsoft Office, inclusive of Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Candidates must have a good driving record along with reliable transportation and auto insurance.
Air travel will also be required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in any of the following areas: online higher education admissions, advising, enrollment management, recruiting, educational or training-industry sales, consultative sales of a service offering, or experience in a high-volume, customer service environment.

Responsibilities

Independently represent the University at locations throughout their assigned region at recruitment events, transfer fairs and on community college campuses
Proactively engage and network with community stakeholders, to include local alumni, students, community college staff and leadership, business leaders, and veterans in assigned territory.
Provide proactive input and creative support at local events such as Community College Open Houses and Transfer Fairs, College/Academic Fairs, Alumni gatherings, and other specialized events held in assigned geographic areas.
Participate in local education associations, Chamber of Commerce events, Veterans-related conferences, and organizations to provide presentations that promote UMGC’s brand and value proposition.
Create and deliver multimedia and PowerPoint presentations geared towards motivating and inspiring students to explore possible degree programs at UMGC and associated career fields.
Be highly visible and dynamic to generate leads from local recruitment events.
Develop referral leads from prospective students, UMGC alumni and /or personal networks.
Possess thorough understanding of UMGC product knowledge, policies, procedures, and systems to guide prospective students effectively and accurately.
Provide students with available tools and resources by anticipating needs through consultative conversations.
Provide comprehensive responses to student questions regarding transfer credit.
Maintain departmental Service Level Agreements in line with management expectations.
Maintain and expand knowledge and proficiency with UMGC systems to include Salesforce, Peoplesoft, On Base, and the Student Portal
Serve as the primary POC for coordinating and providing consistent outreach projects and services to civilians, alumni, and veterans as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Participate in onsite student-facing events and limited virtual events within assigned region to generate inquiries - up to 75% local travel required.
Drive new student recruitment through problem solving in a way that leaves the new student feeling as if they have a strong advocate for their success, presenting information in a professional, articulate, and confident manner, and effectively communicating the value proposition of the university.
Demonstrate high quality customer service throughout all client interactions.
Be knowledgeable of UMGC services to include hybrid classes and testing services at military and civilian sites.
Maintain a mastery of articulation and advising content knowledge for all university, community college agreements and corporate alliance programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

22 days of paid vacation
15 days of sick leave
3 personal days
16 paid holidays (17 during general election years)
Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families
Contingent II employees who work on average 30 or more hours per week (130 hours per month) are eligible for subsidized state of Maryland medical and prescription benefits.
Contingent II employees who work on average less than 30 hours per week but at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a stipend to assist in the purchase of a health plan.
Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance.
Contingent II employees receive a retirement stipend equal to 7.25 percent of their base salary and are eligible to contribute to a supplemental retirement account (SRA).
Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options.
CII employees are eligible immediately for Tuition Remission at UMGC or at University of Maryland College Park.
Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service.