Assistant Commandant - Office of the Commandant

Assistant Commandant - Office of the Commandant

Supports the mission of Norwich University to make patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens while developing leaders of character within the Corps of Cadets. Establishes and sustains a disciplined, values-based environment that promotes our Guiding Values and Cardinal Virtues of a Norwich cadet while developing cadets mentally, morally, academically, and physically. Serves as a uniformed member of the Commandant's staff at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel in the Vermont State Militia.

Essential Functions

• Leadership Development & Command Oversight
• Cadet Welfare, Discipline & Environment
• Academic Success, Retention & Development
• Fitness & Wellness
• Recruitment & Institutional Support
• Other Functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; certificates of advanced education and/or a master's degree are beneficial.
• 5 years of related experience including service as a commissioned officer with training management and command experience.
• Must be capable of wearing a military officer's uniform to Army Regulation 670-1 standards.
• Relate to college level students and affectively deal with parents and family members.
• Be student focused with concern for their health, welfare, growth, development, and success.
• Be able to assess, investigate, solve problems, resolve conflict, advise, mentor, and coach.
• Be a respectful team player and work in collaboration with faculty and staff in various departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with varied constituents, e.g., faculty, staff, students, family members, alumni, friends of Norwich.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook)
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus