What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Services Coordinator position at University of Maine?
Complete job description
About the University
UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Adult Education, or a closely related field
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field and three or more years of experience in student services in higher education will be considered
- Experience working with a diverse student body and understanding of student needs and application of best practices and student development theory
Preferred:
- Knowledge and use of social media for the delivery of student services, and experience with computer-assisted instruction
- Experience with distance technology, pedagogy, and the support service needs of distance students
- Experience working with faculty to deliver student programs and student support services
Salary: The normal hiring salary for this position is $50,000 and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support .
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
Applications will be reviewed on April 21, 2025. Materials received after April 20, 2025 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report .
Salary : $50,000
