Site Lead, Italy

University of Maryland Global Campus; Vicenza; In loco; EUR 51.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international university seeks a Site Lead responsible for overseeing field operations, managing staff, and coordinating with local educational services. The role involves supervising daily activities, ensuring student support, and liaising with various departments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, and a passion for supporting students in an educational environment.

Servizi

Competitive pay

Tuition remission

Generous leave

Healthcare

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Mansioni

• Supervise and lead staff at the assigned site.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for operational needs.
• Manage student recruitment and outreach efforts.

Conoscenze

Organization

Time Management

Communication

Customer Relationship Management

Adaptability

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Overseas Regular Staff, Full-time (100% FTE), Grade 005

The Site Lead (SL), in coordination with the Regional Director and Assistant Director, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a specific field site. The SL directly supervises local field staff and manages staff performance and administrative functions in Workday. The SL collaborates with Regional Leadership, Education Service Officers (ESO), Education Center counselors, personnel, and the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) administrative offices to administer UMGC programs and services. Additionally, the SL handles program coordinator duties such as preparing for and executing student support services and National Test Center (NTC) services. These duties include managing student cases in Salesforce, data entry, outreach, marketing, and maintaining accurate student records.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

1. Supervise and lead staff at the assigned site
2. Work out of the field site office and be available during core business hours, including evenings and weekends as needed for on-site coverage
3. Collaborate with key stakeholders (CRM, logistics, operations, student services, academic affairs) for operational needs, escalating issues when appropriate
4. Provide academic and administrative support to prospects and students, ensuring quality assurance standards are met through availability, knowledge, courtesy, and responsiveness
5. Ensure all student and lead interactions are entered into Salesforce with appropriate follow-up activities scheduled
6. Manage key student business processes, including community outreach and student recruitment
7. Address and resolve staff concerns, escalating when necessary
8. Coordinate with relevant departments to troubleshoot and resolve faculty and student concerns
9. Schedule and proctor NTC examinations as needed, ensuring quality through coordination with the division NTC point of contact
10. Establish and maintain relationships with host military Education Services Officers, education center staff, and local commands
11. Represent UMGC at official functions such as education fairs, open houses, semester start-ups, student appreciation days, and graduations
12. Ensure classrooms have adequate space and technology for instruction
13. Manage staff and office schedules to support the UMGC community according to operational needs
14. Support onboarding of new staff through mentorship and training, providing necessary tools and resources
15. Assist with class scheduling, including recommendations, follow-ups, and tracking student populations
16. Act as backup for the Assistant Director when they are unavailable
17. Keep staff informed of key developments and updates
18. Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
• Strong organization and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to foreign country rules, complexities, and practices

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Master's degree from a US regionally accredited institution or equivalent
• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) and student information systems
• Experience managing and supervising in higher education or customer service environments
• At least six months of academic and administrative experience at a college or university
• Experience as a program coordinator with UMGC or similar institutions
• Previous student recruitment and outreach experience
• Possession of a valid local driver's license and ability to obtain a military driver's permit in the host nation

Who May Apply : Local applicants who are not citizens, dual citizens, or residents of the host country, possessing their own logistical support (ILS), and/or current UMGC employees only. No relocation assistance is provided. Applicants must hold and maintain ILS, including a military ID and SOFA card from an external source, as this position does not offer ILS.

All applications should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive pay and benefits, including tuition remission, generous leave, and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: .