Director, Military and Veteran Center
Full Time
Richardson, TX 75080
Posted
Job description
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Transition Initiatives, the Director provides overall leadership, strategic direction, vision, and coordination of direct services, activities, and programs related to student veterans and military-affiliated students’ needs. The Director will foster an environment that addresses the unique needs of student veterans and military-affiliated students as they transition from the military to campus life and beyond.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related progressive experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree and minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience working within the U.S. military, Department of Veteran’s Affairs, or military assistance programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Preserve the Military and Veteran Center as the point of contact for veterans’ services and support.
- Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of programs, services, and activities that connect student veterans to campus, career, and community.
- Provide outreach and educational programs, including producing training materials related to awareness and understanding of veteran issues and needs.
- Advise the student veteran organization and create an active and informal veterans network/support group on campus.
- Develop collaborative partnerships with a variety of external constituents and university departments to implement strategies to achieve veteran student success.
- Provide leadership in the hiring, training, and supervision of professional staff and student employees.
- Serve as the university’s liaison to maintain positive and productive relationships with pertinent external veterans’ offices and organizations.
- Budgets – Annual requests, reconciliation, manage 11 cost centers.
- Oversee communication and marketing initiatives (policies and procedures, website, departmental correspondence, bulletins, etc.)
After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in-office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.
What we have to Offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
What we have to Offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- Retirement Plan Options
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
About UT Dallas
The University of Texas at 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. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. A charter member of SEA (STEMM Equity Achievement) Change, UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.
Special Instructions Summary Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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