Assistant Commandant

Essential Functions

• Develops cadet leaders in alignment with Norwich University Guiding Values and Cardinal Virtues of Norwich Cadet.
• Establishes and maintains a disciplined, ethical command climate grounded in sound judgment and accountability.
• Counsels cadets while ensuring adherence to university policies and Corps standards.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes training events, including preparation of orders, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
• Serves as Office of the Commandant liaison and advisor to ROTC specialty unit(s).

Cadet Welfare, Discipline & Environment

• Maintains good order and discipline, including administration of non-judicial actions short of suspension or dismissal.
• Serves as staff duty officer, as assigned to support campus safety.
• Ensures barracks and cadet living areas meet standards for cleanliness, safety, and functionality.

Academic Success, Retention & Development

• Promotes cadet academic success, retention, and engagement in university support services.
• Guides cadet leaders in supporting the academic performance of their subordinates.
• Identifies at-risk cadets using institutional tools (e.g., EAB) and facilitates appropriate interventions.
• Advises cadets on strategies for academic improvement and personal development.

Fitness & Wellness

• Promotes a culture of physical fitness and overall wellness.
• Affords assistance to cadets in their education of comprehensive fitness practices, including conditioning, strength training, and nutrition.

Recruitment & Institutional Support

• Supports Admissions efforts in recruiting, evaluating, and matriculating qualified applicants.
• Conducts Corps of Cadets briefings to prospective rooks and families.

Other Functions

• Assesses the performance of direct reports and provides frequent feedback to optimize their performance.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
• Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
• Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups or other designated bodies as assigned.
• Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
• Lead or participate in personnel hiring search committees.
• Speaks, reads and writes in English.
• Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; certificates of advanced education and/or a master's degree are beneficial.
• 5 years of related experience including service as a commissioned officer with training management and command experience.
• Must be capable of wearing a military officer's uniform to Army Regulation 670-1 standards.
• Relate to college level students and affectively deal with parents and family members.
• Be student focused with concern for their health, welfare, growth, development, and success.
• Be able to assess, investigate, solve problems, resolve conflict, advise, mentor, and coach.
• Be a respectful team player and work in collaboration with faculty and staff in various departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with varied constituents, e.g., faculty, staff, students, family members, alumni, friends of Norwich.
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds.
• Travel as needed (public or private transportation).