Assistant Director for Veteran Military Affairs and Outreach Coordinator

Assistant Director for Veteran Military Affairs and Outreach Coordinator

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director for Veteran Military Affairs and Outreach Coordinator.

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-5171 United States
Division	Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Pay Grade	E08
Posting Close Date	April 12, 2024

Job Summary
Works under the direction of the Director, Veteran and Military Affairs in the planning and execution of daily activities, enrollment outreach, representation at professional functions, and associated support projects. Provides program assistance to a staff consisting of eight full-time, and 17 part-time employees working from two campus locations (Hattiesburg and Long Beach). Coordinates with the Director in preparing long term strategies to sustain operations and achieve enrollment, retention, and sustainment goals. Responsible for ensuring enrollment, student retention and scholarship goals (as they relate to Veterans, Active Duty/National Guard/Reserve Component Service Members, and Military Family Members) are met through available resources.  Assists the Director in aligning program with the University and Student Affairs mission and goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

 Manage the Center for Military Veterans Military Student Work-Study program and provide staff assistance (eight full-time employees) pertaining to VA Certification, Veteran Support Operations, Vet Success On-Campus functions, and administrative activities relating to positive Military Student outcomes.

Develop and implement recruitment strategies utilizing various marketing, outreach, and partnership opportunities to enroll Military Students located at Active-Duty Military Installations, local High Schools and Community Colleges, and Mississippi National Guard Military units.

Conduct data analysis to monitor enrollment metrics, assess the effectiveness of internal/external business practices for Military Student recruiting and make recommendations to the Director. Render monthly reports as appropriate.

Serve as the staff lead for several Military Student support opportunities to include Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA), USM TA-Gap program, Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding, and the MS National Guard Tuition Scholarship program.

Provide Military Students and parents qualified expertise regarding Veterans Affairs education benefits, University academic counseling services, financial aid programs, disability services referral, and job search guidance.

Represent the Director at State of Mississippi Military functions, local community, and university professional/social events (i.e., guest speaking), campus affiliated academic meetings and conferences.

Serve as program liaison official to the State of Mississippi National Guard in all matters pertaining to successful Military Student outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with Military Veteran status (must present a DD Form 214 proof of Honorable Service.)  At least 2-years of experience in Enrollment  Recruitment strategies with at least 1-year of experience with Military and/or Veteran related programs.  
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 

• Demonstrates the ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner and provide quality feedback.
•   Ability to read, comprehend and prepare executive level correspondence.
•   Ability to travel (via automobile or air) out-of-state and lodge overnight.
•   Demonstrates an openness and flexibility towards new ideas and concepts and effectively influences or facilitates during times of change.
•   Helps others become more effective through development and coaching.
•   Leverages professional expertise and University knowledge to assess areas of opportunity, identify solutions and effectively execute the plan.
•   Demonstrates a high level of planning and organizational skills and the ability to move projects forward to completion.
•   Thinks strategically and seeks to align department services and goals with institutional strategic goals.
•   Analysis experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications  
Master’s degree from an accredited Institution of Higher Learning and two years recruiting-related experience with knowledge and skills in Veterans Affairs Benefits and Marketing/Media planning.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu . 

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.