Director of Military & Veterans Programs

About the Role

The Director of Military and Veteran Programs is responsible for developing, implementing, and ensuring fulfillment of TCL's strategies and policies related to the military-affiliated student population (active duty servicemembers, veterans, and dependents). This role serves as the subject matter expert resource to the campus community for strategies working with military-affiliated students.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages day-to-day operations, activities, recruiting events, promotional efforts, and services related to military-affiliated students.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate personnel. Lead, coach, and mentor assigned staff in the performance of their duties.
• Assess, monitor, and track the performance and needs of the current military-affiliated student population, acting on an individual basis or recommending new initiatives affecting the entire population based on identified needs.
• Partner with other services on campus and community organizations to serve military-affiliated students.
• Act as the principal advisor for the Student Veterans of America Chapter at the college.
• Collaborate with other program areas on activities to enhance the overall college experience and inclusion of military-affiliated students.
• Establish and review policy and procedures to ensure conformance with state, federal, and institutional guidelines.
• Remain abreast of legislative changes related to VA educational benefits and other VA benefits that may impact TCL’s holistic approach to serving the military-affiliated student population.
• Advise prospective and military-affiliated students regarding VA educational benefits, tuition assistance, college admissions, registration, academic planning, and campus and community resources.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Vice President for Student Services and/or President.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and experience in student services programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree with 3 to 5 years of experience in student services and prior military experience.