Director of Military and Veteran Student Services

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13547917  **Director of Military & Veteran Student Services** **JOB CLASSIFICATION** Pay grade level: Grade 16 Compensation: \$67,975-\$93,466. Commensurate with education and experience. Employee category: Staff Department: Military and Veteran Center Reports to: Dean of Student Services FLSA status: Exempt Job Code: SA070FTEDIR Location: Primarily the Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator **SUMMARY** The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Military and Veteran Student Services department, including the development and oversight of all major programs and services. The Director has the overall responsibility for the development and enhancement of college services for veterans, service members, dependents, and family members. **POSITION DESCRIPTION** Directs, develops, and coordinates all strategies and programs to assist with the education and development of KCKCC military service members, veterans, and dependents. Responsible for providing consistent and timely service to all prospective and current students who are service-connected: military members, Veteran, military dependents, or other service-connected groups. Responsible for the implementation and expansion of all military and veteran initiatives, including marketing, relationship-building with external entities, fundraising, recruitment, retention, and customer service. Responsible for the development and implementation of military/veteran-friendly policies and procedures. Coordinates assessment functions for all Military and Veteran Programs to determine the benefits of programs and services regarding student learning outcomes and student success. Oversees KCKCC VA certification process and serves as KCKCCs Primary VA Certifying Official to ensure proper and timely submission of VA certifications for all Military and Veteran students. Works with KCKCC faculty and staff to develop and oversee student engagement programs and services aimed specifically at service-connected students. Provides oversight and coordination of KCKCCs ROTC program and serves as the primary liaison between KCKCC and KU Jayhawk Battalion ROTC. Works closely with the Department of Veteran Affairs and college departments regarding the availability of resources and opportunities to assist veterans in education and career advancement. Submits academic information to the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs and serves as the point of contact. Coordinates and implements outreach efforts to prospective students. Assist with external funding opportunities for additional KCKCC Military and Veteran services. Facilitates training for KCKCC Faculty and Staff on working effectively with service-connected students. Maintains official educational benefits files for all KCKCC veterans and military tuition assistance. Assists with requests for tuition assistance through the GoArmyEd portal. Assists with maintaining programs and course requirements in GoArmyEd and SOCAD. Maintains webpage for KCKCC military-affiliated students. Develops and recommends policies to the college leadership in support of Military and Veteran students. Represents KCKCC with military/academic organizations, such as NAIMES, CCME, DODWW, NAVPA, AVECO, and the state ACME. Serves on committees and task forces as directed. Represents KCKCC at veteran events. Attends annual training events to remain current on veteran educational benefits regulations and processes. Prepares a monthly report regarding veteran and service member activities. Reviews benefit user schedules to comply with plans of study. Completes Military Friendly Surveys as directed. Performs related du ies as assigned. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook e-mail, the internet, and AI. Ability to work well with individuals of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and age groups. Must be able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all matters and information. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and to initiate and work on projects independently. Capacity to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlin