Academic Advisor, Lakenheath

The Academic Advisor provides academic planning, assistance, and guidance to UMGC students, assisting with degree and course enrollment processing, problem solving, and completion while preserving UMGC policies. They will liaise with and support assigned installation Education Center(s) policies and procedures as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or foreign-degree equivalent
• One (1) year of experience with customer service, counseling/advising, military students or higher education
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a high level of analytical thinking for identifying and improving complex work projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex environment with accurate attention to detail
• Ability to absorb and apply numerous policies and procedures
• Ability to research and solve problems while considering multiple factors
• Knowledge of the military culture
• Ability to work on nights and weekends

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Insurance Options
• Retirement Stipend
• Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Tuition Remission
• Moving Allowance