Program Coordinator MSA (Master of Science of Accountancy) Program

Posting Details

Working Title

Program Coordinator MSA (Master of Science of Accountancy) Program

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/21932

Vacancy Number

E626

Position Number

1473

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Department

Accountancy - 31241

Division

Academic Affairs - 30000 Division

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

Under the direction of the Master of Science in Accountancy ( MSA ) Director and the Accountancy and Business Law Department Chair, the MSA Coordinator manages the administrative functions of the MSA program with a primary focus on attracting and enrolling well-qualified applicants to the program. Additional responsibilities include advising and assisting students with admissions and enrollment processes, planning orientation and placement activities, identifying and appointing graduate assistants and graduate teaching assistants, and supporting the ABL internship director in guiding students to the MSA program. The MSA Coordinator also serves as the advisor to the MSA Association and liaises with firms who recruit interns and MSA graduates. Upon request by the MSA Director and/or ABL Department Chair, the MSA Coordinator supports efforts to collect information needed for AACSB accreditation-related reports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a business, professional or educational field
• Experience in recruiting, advising and/or placement in a professional field
• Aptitude for marketing programs through traditional channels and social media
• Familiarity with the accounting profession and professional service firms

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience and licensure in a professional field
• Aptitude and experience in the design and delivery of online meetings and programs

Required Certifications or Licensures

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Cameron School of Business is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB ) . AACSB Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education, and has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business programs. Today, there are 727 business schools in 48 countries and territories that maintain AACSB Accreditation.

The school achieves a leading position among regional public universities through:

• teaching and faculty responsiveness to student needs
• interaction between students and business leaders quality scholarship regarding business theory and practical application
• selected programs that achieve national reputations

College/School Information

The Cameron School of Business is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB ) . AACSB Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education, and has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business programs. Today, there are 727 business schools in 48 countries and territories that maintain AACSB Accreditation.

The school achieves a leading position among regional public universities through:

• teaching and faculty responsiveness to student needs
• interaction between students and business leaders quality scholarship regarding business theory and practical application
• selected programs that achieve national reputations

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Special Notes to Applicants

All applications and any corresponding materials must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Months Per Year

12 Months

Type of Position

Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions

Job Posting Date

09/21/2021

Posting Close Date

10/11/2021
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of 3 Professional References

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