Director - Military and Veteran Resources

Company: Commonwealth University
Location: Bloomsburg
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Details Posting NumberS283Classification TitleManager 180Working Title Director - Military and Veteran ResourcesDepartmentMilitary Student ServicesHome Campus BloomsburgCityBloomsburgStatePennsylvaniaZip Code17815Bargaining UnitNon-representedWork LocationHome CampusPosition TypeManagementTemporary/ PermanentPermanentFull-time/ Part-timeFull-TimeIf Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)Benefits The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:Medical and prescription drug benefits.Generous retirement plans, two options:Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.Paid time off.Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.Employer-paid life insurance.Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.Start Time8:00End Time16:30Hours Per Week37.5 hours per week Days Worked (Check all that apply)Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, FriSalaryCommensurate with ExperienceAnticipated Start DateJuly 1, 2025Anticipated End DateN/A Position Summary Information Position PurposeThis position is responsible for the overall management of all military, veteran, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), and military-affiliated student programs and resources across all Commonwealth University campuses. The roles and responsibilities span the entire spectrum of military programs and resources offered and supported by the University. This is a proactive leadership position where the director serves as the senior-most individual within CU regarding all aspects of military support to students and resource allocations by the university. The incumbent provides daily guidance to strategic leadership, internal and external stakeholders, and students. They serve as the primary point of contact for all external and internal inquiries regarding CU support and services to ROTC, military, veteran, and military-affiliated students. It provides direct support to the Military Science/ROTC program’s leadership, faculty, US Army staff, and staff at higher Army headquarters. It is also responsible for the administrative personnel management of cadets and serves as a liaison between the Army, Commonwealth University, and partnership programs.Description of DutiesProgram development and student supportDevelop a resource presence through all aspects of the military and veteran student educational journey.Anticipate military and veteran student success and education navigational issues and develop solutions, coordination, and systems to resolve them or prevent them from occurring.Works collaboratively with other internal and external offices to support veteran student success and retention.Streamline processes, timelines, and coordination between departments to minimize negative impacts on students receiving monetary and non-monetary benefits from both internal and external entities.Increase University and student awareness of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Reserve Officers’ Training Corp (ROTC), Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG), Department of Education (DOE) changes in process procedure and coordination, benefits, obligations, and reporting.Educate CU students, staff, and faculty on resources for referrals and answers to military related questions and coordination at all levels internal and external to the universityProvide senior university administration information and assist in navigating in support of military-connected students with conflicting military and university obligations.Ensures early alert intervention with student – academic, financial, and social concerns; engages in issue resolution.Collaborate and resource the development and coordination of military and veteran student programming to support the student experience and expand student-veteran engagement within Commonwealth University.Confirms legal and administrative documentation for ROTC Cadets contracting physical exams, medical waivers, security clearances, and accession packets.Assists with ROTC student disenrollment/ enrollment and processing waivers.Ensures ROTC grades are inputted in Cadet Command Information Management Module (CCIMM) Oversees and confirms accuracy of ROTC Cadet Payment Requests (CPR) and Cadet allowances, stipends, and books.Works closely with federal and state offices to ensure assistance and resources are available to ROTC, currently serving service members, veterans, and military affiliated students.Program sustainment and expansionEnsures proactive outreach to perspective students including engagement with military, veteran, and military affiliated personnel attending university recruiting events, campus visits, open houses, orientation, and other outreach initiatives.Ensures that prospective students receive timely information on the U.S. Army and Air Force ROTC programs, enrollment requirements, course descriptions, and scholarship opportunities within the context of the ROTC office.Informs senior leadership of emerging trends, constraints, impending changes in process and regulation, issues, and/or opportunities related to military, veteran, and military affiliated students Coordinates Financial Aid, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Cadet Command, Registrar, and Workforce Development efforts in support of military, veteran, and military affiliated students Manages the Military Science and Military program and Veterans Resources budgets including university and external sources, grants, and donors as coordinated with each Campus’ Foundation Serves as the primary point of contact for the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding Facilitates ongoing special relationship between CU and the PA National Guard focused on enhanced support and resources for prospective and concurrently serving servicemember/students.Improves systems and develop efficiencies and equity between students on CU campuses Advocates for military and veteran students on university committees, councils, and advisory boards.Enhances and develops content as well as strategies to increase cadet, military, veteran and military affiliated student participation in campus activities.Coordinates, schedules, develops, and conducts military support services program reviews and assessments.Researches, develops, and implements higher education support to military student best practices, assesses effectiveness, and attends training to continuously improve support and programming to military students.Develops strategic plans and vision at 5 and 10-year increments.Supervises an Assistant Director (SUA) and clerical support (1/4 time)GeneralIs responsible for all United States Army and Commonwealth University equipment and supplies; ensures proper paperwork is maintained for accountability and serviceability.Attends workshops and training as needed and required by the University. Also attends workshops for Army cadet administration when requested at Fort Knox, KY and Fort Dix, NJSome night and weekend work will be required.All other duties as assigned.Decision MakingThis position is the designated senior manager for military, veteran, ROTC, and military affiliated student services, programs, resource allocation, and issue resolution within Commonwealth University. The position negotiates and informs the senior-most level leaders of the institution the legal, procedural, and obligatory requirements of the institution to Federal, State entities, and Agencies that provide funding through reporting requirements to the institution. The position independently researches policies and regulations, drafts documents, provides analysis, and provides advice and guidance to the university administration for endorsement. The position is empowered to engage with all levels of personnel at the university to inform and resolve procedural or competing conflicts that occur with military students or in between departments.Fiscal ResponsibilityThis position develops annual budget and manages allocated funding in support of military programs and resources spanning from ROTC to Military and Veteran Resource Centers on all CU campuses. Is accountable and responsible for reporting departmental expenses in accordance with PASSHE and CU spending policies.Supervisory ResponsibilitySupervises an Assistant Director (SUA) and clerical support professional (1/4 time)May provide directed work and/or supervision to graduate assistant or undergraduate student workers.Minimum Requirements ProfileBachelor’s degree in social work, counseling or closely related field with a minimum of two years of experience working directly with veteran’s educational benefit advising, mapping, coordinating, and issue-resolving.A valid driver’s license is required.Preferred QualificationsHonorably Discharged or Retired Military Officer / Senior Non-Commissioned Officer with related experiencesFamiliarity with Cadet Command Regulations, forms and proceduresUnderstanding of Army protocol and rank structureApplicant Rating CriteriaKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to lead and engage effectively with diverse populations in a face-to-face, on-campus setting.Proven interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills necessary for building strong relationships with students, staff, and campus partners to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, provide visible and accessible leadership, and contribute to a vibrant campus community through regular in-person interactions.Experience with identifying, writing and applying for grantsExperience with database and programs to track hours, programs, goals, assessment, and student concernsStrong computer knowledge: MS word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Office 365 and Adobe products. Comfortable in using the computer, fax, and copier on a daily basis to accomplish daily office tasks.Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills to effectively recruit, hire, train, manage and evaluate staffOrganizational expertise demonstrated supervision skills and ability to articulate expectations for the programExcellent interpersonal problem solving and communication skills including both on the phone, via virtual meetings, and in personInitiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team collaborating with offices, departments, community agencies, etc.Experience with preparing, managing, and requesting budgets.Strong writing skills to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, & schedules with great attention to detailDemonstrated organizational ability under pressure to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines, establishing goals and workload priorities.A high level of dependability and professional work ethicA valid driver’s license is requiredNot be prohibited from entering military bases and installationsSuccessful completion of required background checksPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequirementsHonorably Discharged or Retired Military Officer / Senior Non-Commissioned Officer with related experiencesFamiliarity with Cadet Command Regulations, forms and proceduresUnderstanding of Army protocol and rank structureEssential Functions1. Sitting – 80%; walking – 10%; standing – 10%2. Working indoors – 95% and Outdoors (for errands) – 5%3. Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5 pounds4. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds.5. Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder6. Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects7. Basic math skills and moderate reading skills including understanding writtendocuments8. Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents9. Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking10. Keyboarding skills Posting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy06/13/2025Close Date mm-dd-yyyyOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration, applications must be received by June 29, 2025.Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.Background ClearancesOffers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.Diversity StatementAt Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.Title IX/CleryThe University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.About Commonwealth University of PAThe Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.Quick Linkhttps://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/4084 Salary: . Date posted: 06/14/2025

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