Posted Aug 22, 2026

Academic Program Specialist

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Job Description: • Coordinate operational tasks involved in the day-to-day administration of major academic programs • Respond to Tier I/Tier II Academic Operations questions through CRM, telephone, email, chat, and walk-in channels • Refer inquiries to appropriate team members or departments via CRM and phone • Work with the Service Center • Reconstruct records • Assess Bowie University undergraduate and graduate records to ensure UMGC coursework appears on Bowie transcripts • Handle sensitive and confidential information • Scan, screen, and data-enter official transcripts and other academic documents • Scan incoming documents into the Document Management System and update student records in the SIS • Perform manual data entry for test scores, professional certifications, international evaluation credits, and military credits • Support management with special projects, memo creation, spreadsheets, tracking systems, and data cleanup • Locate archived files/documents for stateside, Asia, and Europe and scan them into the DMS • Open, sort, and process incoming mail and deliver it to the appropriate party or team • Research and respond to internal and external customer inquiries via phone, email, CRM cases, chat, and other established communication channels • Provide course descriptions to representatives from colleges and universities • Perform other duties as assigned to support the University's mission Requirements: • Bachelor's degree • One year experience in administrative staff work • General knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar • Knowledge of and skill in word processing, database, and spreadsheet software • Skill in performing basic mathematical computations • Ability to present statistical material in table, chart, or graph form • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with tact and discretion • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships • Ability to operate computers and other office equipment • Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate personnel • Cover letter and resume required Benefits: • 14 days of paid vacation • 15 days of sick leave • 3 personal days • 16 paid holidays (17 during general election years) • Health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families • Subsidized State of Maryland medical and prescription benefits for eligible Contingent II employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week • Health-plan purchase stipend for eligible Contingent II employees working an average of 20–29 hours per week • Term Life Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • Long-Term Disability Insurance • Retirement stipend equal to 7.25 percent of base salary • Eligibility to contribute to a supplemental retirement account (SRA) • Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options • Tuition Remission at UMGC or University of Maryland College Park • Spouses and dependent children eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service