The Online Coordinator and Academic Coach supports the College of Education online programs and leads the academic, career and professional advising and coaching for the College of Education online students. The position must have a strong commitment to student recruitment and retention.
1- Leads the academic, career, and professional advising and coaching for current online students working towards timely completion of degree.
Assist with the management of academic plans and communication strategies with current online students.
Lead efforts in establishing practicum placements and internships for current online students as well as maintaining relevant documentation.
Lead communication efforts in securing practicum places, internships, and full-time opportunities for current online students.
. Lead efforts in connecting current online students with employers.
2- Collaborate with Department and UNK Online recruiting and management personnel to manage the recruitment funnel for online prospects through the CRM.
Collaborate with Department and UNK Online personnel to assist with the design, development, and implementation of targeted marketing and retention campaigns specific to online programs.
. Assist with the facilitation of events to sustain relationships with community partners and cooperating professionals.
3- Lead efforts in compiling, organizing, and presenting program data relative to online program enrollment, retention, outcomes, etc. Efforts should be aligned to recruit new students and to service current students to ensure student outcomes and program stability.
. Work closely with the Department to coordinate the completion of necessary documents including applications, program supporting materials, comprehensive exam, exit surveys, and graduation.
4- Collaborate with other coordinators as an active member of the Online Coordinator Coalition. Provide exceptional customer service including timely response to emails and voice messages.
5- Communicates with College of Education Teacher Certification officer regarding online students.
Required Qualifications:
1-Bachelors degree required.
2-Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3-Must use independent judgement, initiative, organization, creativity, flexibility, and technology skills on a regular and on-going basis with a focus on student success.
4-Must manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with accuracy, while always keeping student success the number one priority.
5-Must possess problem solving and decision-making skills.
6-Must interact well with and relate to college students, particularly non-traditional students in the online space and interact well with Program Chairs, Administration, and Staff.
Preferred Qualifications
1-Preferred bachelors degree in communication disorders.
2-Preferred masters degree in educational leadership, higher-ed student affairs, online learning, or related field.
HOW TO APPLY: This is an on-campus position. Area residents and those willing to relocate to Kearney or the surrounding area are encouraged to apply. To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials before review date June 4, 2024. Questions regarding the position can be submitted to Carmen Brewer at brewerc@unk.edu Questions regarding the application process can be directed to 308-865-8615 AA/EO/ADA www.unk.edu. For more information and to apply visit UNK Employment Opportunities. SALARY AND BENEFITS: With contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate. Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Pl n and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, ADandD Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.
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