Director - Military Affairs - 999825

Company: Nova Southeastern University
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

Welcome to NSU Careers, the official site of career/employment opportunities at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). NSU offers a competitive salary and benefit package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and much more.Use the search filters below to find specific types of positions and descriptions where you will find a link to apply.Thank you for your interest in a career with NSU.Returning users, please use the button below to sign-in:Job Number: 506272 Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida Department: Institutional EffectivenessCategories: Administrative / Office Support Job Title: Director - Military AffairsHiring Range: Commensurate with experiencePay Basis: AnnuallyEssential Job Functions:

• Manages daily operations and administrative functions, including opening and closing the office, staff scheduling, managing office supplies, work orders, catering, processing invoices, and overseeing budgets.
• Hires, trains, and supervises Veteran Resource Center student employees.
• Develops and refines staff training, standard operating procedures, and student staff roles and responsibilities.
• Creates short- and long-term office goals, objectives, annual plans, policies, and operating procedures.
• Provides leadership, direction, and advocacy for a comprehensive array of services, programs, and activities that support student development and align with the mission of NSU.
• Enhances on-campus resources and services for veteran and military-affiliated students.
• Supports new and current students through orientations, workshops, information sessions, presentations, and programs.
• Coordinates ongoing tabling and outreach across campus.
• Plans and executes annual NSU Military Affairs events and participates in annual campus events.
• Promotes available commissioning programs to incoming and current students.
• Coordinates annual orientation presentations for incoming Health Professions programs.
• Presents commissioning opportunities to Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions staff for recruitment purposes.
• Manages cadet and cadre data.
• Serves as the NSU liaison for veteran and military-connected resources and services.
• Responds to student inquiries regarding enrollment, veteran and military education benefits, scholarships, discounts, and other relevant topics.
• Maintains high visibility to identify opportunities for networking, outreach, and collaboration with on-campus partners.
• Manages official NSU Military Affairs email and social media communications.
• Updates and maintains the Veteran Resource Center website and social media platforms with new content, images, upcoming events, and current information on relevant policies and procedures.
• Creates collaborative opportunities between veteran student organizations, student government, and other student-led initiatives.
• Conducts research, benchmarking, and assessments of current practices, policies, and events at peer and aspirant institutions.
• Collects and maintains accurate data records of veteran and military-affiliated populations.
• Develops ongoing marketing campaigns for Veterans Resource Center campus-wide events.
• Attends university training sessions and meetings as appropriate.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Knowledge: Administration and Management, Personnel and Human Resources, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Education and Training, Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, Knowledge of current VA educational benefits, Direct experience working with the U.S. Armed Forces or veteran populations.
• Skills: Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring, Writing, Complex Problem Solving.
• Abilities: Problem Sensitivity, Inductive Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Ability to market through social media and physical advertising.Physical Requirements:
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Near Vision
• May be required to work nights or weekends.
• Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies.Job Requirements:Required Education: Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience: 1. Three (3) years of experience in academic program management or related student service function.2. Five (5) or more years of military service.Is this a safety sensitive position? NoBackground Screening Required? NoPre-Employment Conditions:Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.Advertised: Nov 07, 2024 Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: Feb 07, 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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