Educational Program Coordinator III - Remote

Hiring Department

eLearning

Job Description

The Educational Program Coordinator III serves as the point person within Missouri Online to provide support to academic units to develop, launch and maintain online programs and courses. Collaborates with multiple stakeholders across the UM System to ensure online program processes are integrated into university planning. Emphasis is on planning, logistics and organization. This position is a liaison between Missouri Online and academic units with the four UM System universities.

This is a remote opportunity with an estimated requirement for travel for up to 5%. The Program Coordinator III will need to live within a 250-mile radius of University of Missouri - Columbia, which will be their home campus. Travel to the University of Missouri - Kansas City is expected.

Missouri Online’s Program Coordination team is guided by the following core values, which program coordinators are expected to uphold and embody in their work as well as in their interactions with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders:

• Be a collaborator
• Be a champion
• Be curious
• Be transparent
• Be invested

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and enhance collaborative relationships with department chairs, division directors, program directors, fiscal representatives and support staff across the UM System.
• Manage an extensive portfolio of courses and programs. Coordinate various components involved with launching, expanding and maintaining online programs among the four UM System Universities.
• Advise academic units on expanding degree options. Monitor new program approvals. Ensure course and program development (bachelor's, certificate, masters, education specialist, EdD and PhD).
• Facilitate customized assistance to academic units who provide distance courses and programs (state authorization, course scheduling, market research, recruitment, non-degree admission).
• Assess fiscal viability of online courses and programs.
• Act as project management lead on multiple initiatives utilizing PM software and embrace new technologies (Zoom Conferencing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Qualtrics, PowerBI). Flexibility, resiliency and the ability to operate with minimal guidance.
• Actively engage, cooperate and contribute to a team environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The ideal candidate will preferably possess a combination of the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:
• Strong organizational skills
• Experienced in project management
• A collaborative approach to participating in projects
• Comfortable with multiple projects occurring simultaneously
  

Shift

8AM-5PM. CST Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in a related field
• Previous experience managing multiple projects
• Minimum of four years of experience in higher education or a related field
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in project management
• High written and verbal communication skills, especially in regards to explaining complex situations and processes to faculty, chairs and colleagues
• Ability to effectively manage time, reprioritize job tasks based on business need, and meet deadlines
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $52,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: Educational Program Coordinator III

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Other Information

This recruitment is managed by the Office of Human Resources at the Columbia Campus. For application questions please contact OHR at 573-882-7976.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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Job Title Educational Program Coordinator III - Remote

Job ID 52564

Location Any Univ of Missouri Campus

Department eLearning

Job Family Educational Support

Business Unit University of MO-System

Posted Date 08/05/2024

Close Date 08/11/2024