DIRECTOR OF MILITARY AND VETERANS PROGRAMS

About the role

Under the direction of a Vice President, coordinates and organizes programs and student services functions for all military and veteran populations; supervises assigned staff; directs operations and scheduling of programs with administration, faculty, and staff at the main campus; coordinates facilities and other non-instructional functions with other departments.

Representative Duties

• Provide administrative leadership and supervision at Fort Irwin Campus and other military affairs educational sites and activities
• Collaborate with the Base Education Officer and the Vice President of Academic Affairs to develop and provide educational programs and academic supports at Fort Irwin Campus and other military sites
• Collaborate with the Base Education Officer and the Vice President of Student Services to develop and provide student services at Fort Irwin Campus and other military sites
• Participate in program review, including necessary changes to keep program current with District policy and state/federal mandates
• Responsible for the administration of Veteran’s Programs including ensuring all certification requirements are met and participating in annual audit in accordance with VA regulations. Oversees the fiscal responsibilities related to the Veteran’s programs.
• Connect soldiers and dependents with opportunities provided at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, and to other programs, services, and supports
• Administer budget planning and development, monitor expenditures, and oversee all budgetary facets of Fort Irwin Campus and other military affairs programs
• Exhibit fiscal responsibility in the development and management of budgets; monitor spending and approve expenditures according to annual spending plans, perform budget revisions and prepare budget reports as needed
• Maintain a positive rapport with Base Education Office and Military Command at Fort Irwin and other military sites
• Maintain a high profile and act as Liaison with the educational community and other community agencies at Fort Irwin and other military sites
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, national, and international military installations and leadership
• Coordinate a variety of academic delivery systems including but not limited to distance education learning (online, hybrid, ITV, synchronous, asynchronous, and other flexible learning modalities) and traditional classroom learning
• Provides recommendations on flexible class scheduling, such as rotational scheduling, to best serve the needs of soldiers
• Direct the development, publication and distribution of marketing, promotional, and informational material to staff and students concerning Fort Irwin Campus and other military activities
• Develop class schedule each semester in collaboration with the Deans, that fits the needs of all students including the military personnel at Fort Irwin and other military sites as needed
• Maintain and update the Memorandum of Understanding with Fort Irwin National Training Center and other military sites
• Oversee the development of operational policies and procedures that are student-centered and meet mandated requirements
• Serve as a member of the management team and other campus committees, as needed
• Designs, plans, and conducts studies and research to meet the needs of all students at Fort Irwin Campus and other military sites
• In collaboration with appropriate managers, oversee the recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of faculty and staff at Fort Irwin Campus and other military sites. Recommend appointments, transfers, promotions, reclassification, disciplinary action, layoff or termination of subordinates; assign work, communicate job expectations and performance measures, conduct performance evaluations and plan for staff development of employees; monitor and approve use of paid leave; ensure that all duties are performed in compliance with collective bargaining provisions, college regulations and equal opportunity guidelines
• Explore opportunities for growth at Fort Irwin National Training Center, as well as new partnerships with Barstow Marine Corp Logistics Base, and other military sites
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Management principles and practices
• Federal, state and local laws, codes, rules, regulations and court decisions applicable to community colleges, including California Education code
• Planning, organizing, and directing educational programs
• Managing, training and evaluating the work of others
• Analyzing and troubleshooting difficult situations accurately and adopting and effective course of action
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Developing and maintaining a department budget
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to faculty, staff, students, and community members
• Effectively responding to all situations/incidents using sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion
• Providing leadership to assigned staff and within the community
• Coordinating projects and setting goals and priorities with other leaders within a college to offer effective services to students

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an area appropriate to the responsibilities of the position, AND One year of leadership experience related to military programs and operations, business, or government
• Or Possession of a bachelor’s degree, AND Three years of leadership experience related to military programs and operations, business, or government
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college
• Community College teaching experience desirable
• Ability to complete School Certifying Official training through the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Mental Health training/certification encouraged