EDBA Coordinator Position Available In Lauderdale, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The EDBA Coordinator position at the University of North Alabama in Florence, AL involves recruiting and developing relationships with potential students for the EDBA program. Responsibilities include coordinating activities for students in the program, serving as their main contact, and assisting faculty and administration. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's degree preferred, and experience in customer service or consultative sales is preferred.
Job Description
EDBA Coordinator
University of North Alabama, United States
about 7 hours ago
Location:
Florence, ALABAMA
Deadline:
21 Apr 2025
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Description
This position will spend approximately half the time recruiting and developing relationships with potential students for the EDBA program delivered by the UNA Sanders College of Business and Technology. The remainder of the position involves coordinating and assisting with activities once students are in the program. This person in this position is the students’ main contact as they matriculate through the EDBA program and assists doctoral faculty and administration with many tasks to keep the program running smoothly. Essential Job Duties
RECRUITING JOB DUTIES
(50%):
Spend significant time as first point-of-contact engaging prospective students in discussion via phone, text, and email about their future with the goal of determining fit with the EDBA program;
Encourage qualified students to to the EDBA program and provide guidance throughout the application process;
Meet metrics by demonstrating high level of product/program knowledge and meeting specific student recruitment goals;
Assume responsibility for managing and updating computerized prospective student database, application paperwork, and follow-up documentation; Prepare all requested tracking forms accurately and on time; Maintain accurate knowledge of college programs, university student services, and peer institutions’ offerings;
Work closely with the Associate Director of Online Recruitment in providing weekly data reports and learning new processes and software features;
Attend weekly and bi-weekly recruiting meetings and participate in communication training as scheduled;
Work effectively with coworkers as part of the recruiting and student services team to ensure each student’s experience with the college is professional, service-focused, and productive;
Cross-train in recruiting for other SCOBT programs as needed.
OTHER EDBA PROGRAM JOB DUTIES
(50%):
Work closely with the Director of Graduate Business Programs, Associate Dean, and EDBA Leadership Team (EDBALT);
Assist Director of Graduate Business Programs and EDBA faculty in planning and coordinating weekend residency classes;
Be on-site for part of residency weekends to ensure smooth program delivery and address problems as they arise; handle scheduling helpers for weekends;
Provide timely guidance and feedback to EDBA students about program related issues and requirements;
Register EDBA students for courses each semester and register them for graduation in final semester;
Order textbooks for the students prior to each semester;
Schedule locations for dissertation defenses and announce to campus community; Initiate online forms following dissertation proposals and defenses;
Manage students’ travel and expenses budgets and assist students in preparing reimbursement paperwork;
Plan Launch Weekend schedule;
Plan occasional cohort dinners and graduation celebrations;
Schedule EDBALT meetings, assist with agendas, and take minutes at Meetings and also EDBA Meetings with Deans and Dir. of Grad. Bus. Programs;
Maintain contact with business community and student service organizations, as necessary;
Perform all other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
To be determined.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred;
Experience with customer service or consultative sales is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends;
Demonstrated ability to engage in consultative sales or customer service guiding individuals from thinking to doing using superior interpersonal skills and ethical approach; Demonstrated ability to utilize software tools in the management of data related to contacts with prospective students; Adaptability to connect with relevance to prospective students representing multiple stages of life and diverse backgrounds/experiences; Proven ability to achieve goals, influence others, and meet deadlines; Ability to plan events and coordinate large numbers of people and activities to create an engaging and seamless experience;
A genuine belief in the value of education, in the University, and in the college is a must.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application and provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employmentuna or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.
