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Are you interested in supporting student success and working within a collaborative environment? We invite you to apply for the position of Coordinator of Online Education Programs and Student Retention at the University of Southern Maine!

The Coordinator of Online Education Programs and Student Retention (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oe9l4JJ11E74hlb-D06GZbqJfnefyXyI/view?usp=sharing) serves as the primary point of contact for online graduate students within the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) and performs academic administration functions to support the retention of all SEHD students. The Coordinator is responsible for on-boarding newly admitted students in SEHD’s accelerated online programs by facilitating orientations and assisting with course planning. The Coordinator also collaborates with SEHD faculty and staff to implement strategies that support student retention and successful degree completion.

The School of Education and Human Development (https://usm.maine.edu/school-education-human-development/) at the University of Southern Maine is dedicated to preparing teachers, educational leaders, and mental and behavioral health professionals to promote learning and well-being across the lifespan. SEHD offers over 30 undergraduate and graduate preparation programs with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, community partnerships, and inclusive practices

This a full-time position, located on the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham Campus, with a starting annual salary of $44,000.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/) for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

+ 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.

+ Health, dental and vision insurance.

+ Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.

+ Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.

+ A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).

+ A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.

+ Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.

The University of Southern Maine (https://usm.maine.edu/) is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University (https://usm.maine.edu/about-our-university/) .

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

+ Baccalaureate degree or international equivalent

+ Minimum of one year of related experience

How To Apply:

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page (https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX\_1/jobs?lastSelectedFacet=ORGANIZATIONS&mode=location&selectedOrganizationsFacet=300000014113625) and submit the following:

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume/Curriculum Vitae

+ Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by January 19, 2026.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

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. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.

EEO Statement:

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator (http://www.maine.edu/title-ix/) at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.