Assistant Director, Military and Veteran Center

Assistant Director, Military and Veteran Center

Reporting to the director, the assistant director will plan, organize and coordinate services, activities, and programs related to military-affiliated students. The assistant director will advise student veterans and connect them to campus and community resources. The position requires knowledge of military culture, transitioning from the military to civilian and/or college environment, and the challenges of military-affiliated students. The position chairs the Veteran Advisory Council. The position functions as the Responsible University Officer (RUO) for student organizations associated with the Military and Veteran Center.

What You Will Need Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of military culture, transitioning from the military to a civilian and/or college environment, and the challenges of military-affiliated students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through a variety of mediums (e.g., in person, in writing, and digitally).
• Ability to successfully manage projects concurrently while meeting assigned deadlines and maintaining satisfactory work.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft or related software

Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree; Three years' experience working within the U.S. military; One year of experience working higher education setting in an advisory, administrative, program coordination, recruiting or educational capacity; Knowledge of military culture, transitioning from the military to a civilian and/or college environment and the challenges of military-affiliated students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Plan, coordinate, market, and facilitate the Military and Veteran Center activities, programs, and services related to military-affiliated students. Oversee communication and marketing initiatives (newsletters, policies and procedures, website, departmental correspondence, etc.). Recommend new programs designed to enhance student development and success. Collect, evaluate, and analyze data and prepare administrative reports on the utilization and effectiveness of support services offered through the Military and Veteran Center. Provide advisory support to military-affiliated students as they transition to college life, including knowledge of admissions, financial aid, and benefits. Connect current students and prospective students with resources to supplement and enhance the academic experience, student retention, and graduation. Provide guidance and support for academic and non-academic issues. Manage prospective student inquiries and follow-up. Facilitate outreach to prospective students and community college veteran offices. Provide supervision to federal Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) work-study students. Responsible for understanding and interpreting the needs of student veterans to staff, faculty, and administration officials. Develop collaborative partnerships with a variety of university departments. Provide educational programs related to military cultural competence. Chair the Veteran Advisory Council. Develop collaborative partnerships with a variety of external and internal constituents. Maintain positive and productive relationships with external veterans' offices and organizations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions - Frequent standing, sitting, and interaction with coworkers and students.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TSP Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

About Us

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.