Outreach Partnership Specialist

Outreach Partnership Specialist

Stateside Military Operations

Exempt, Contingent II, Full Time

Job Location : Honolulu, HI

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities :

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.

Duty Hours and Location :

This position will require up to 75% travel within an assigned region that is primarily day travel within the local community, with some out-of-state travel to include training and regional conferences. Some evening hours may be required to attend education and transfer fairs held after normal work hours. This position is not eligible for telework or remote work. The Outreach Partnership Specialist is expected to be highly visible daily developing business relationships through networking in the local community and attending events.

Accountabilities Include :

• 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.
• Home office for Hawaii position is in Pearl City, Oahu.

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All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

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.

Workplace Accommodations : The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination.

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