Military Outreach Specialist

About the role

The Military Outreach Specialist for the NYS DOH Increasing Training Capacity Grant is responsible for providing support to transitioning servicemembers, veterans and military spouses. This position will serve as the primary contact point for this population. This role will help military personnel transition into civilian careers by delivering interview and resume-building training, while also equipping organizational leaders with the skills needed to effectively interview, hire, and onboard veteran candidates. Responsible to build recruitment pipelines and act as a liaison between military installations, reserve/guard units, military affiliated organizations and St. Joseph’s College of Nursing. This position will help guide military servicemembers and their spouses through credentialling, licensure, education benefits, and training pathways to ensure smooth transitions. This position will also support ELEVATE CNY-RN to continue to establish, maintain and support programs such as DoD Skillbridge, PaYS, Hiring our Heroes, and Career Skills program. The Military Outreach Specialist will partner internally on efforts such as recruitment marketing and branding as well as community events.

Work environment includes clinical, classroom and office settings, with hazards such as exposure to communicable diseases and risk of physical injury (Exposure Class I). Physical demands involve moderate activity: standing, walking, sitting, lifting and moving recruiting material; manual dexterity for computer use; adequate visual/auditory acuity for interaction with students, parents, advisors, and others. The role interacts with faculty, administration, governing organization, staff, students, potential students, academic advisors, guidance counselors, academic partners, lay community members, regulatory and professional agencies, and other stakeholders.

Rooted in the Franciscan tradition, St. Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health are committed to compassionate, person‑centered care guided by the values of reverence, commitment to the poor, justice, stewardship, integrity, and excellence. The College of Nursing emphasizes caring, integrity, innovation, and excellence, fostering relationship‑based care where patients are active participants in their healing journey.

Responsibilities

The Military Outreach Specialist is expected to maintain open communication with administration, colleagues, staff, potential students, PCTs, and military professionals to ensure they receive the support required for success. The specialist will perform the essential functions outlined in the job description.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in workforce development and military recruitment is highly desirable.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with experience managing a database.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an office team.
• Self‑starter, self‑directed, and problem‑solver.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Valid New York driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout the state of New York.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Pay

Salary range: $59,384 – $89,128. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Schedule

Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required.