Assistant Director for Veteran Student Success and Community Engagement

Assistant Director for Veteran Student Success and Community Engagement

Daemen University invites applications for the Assistant Director for Veteran Student Success and Community Engagement. As a dynamic, independent liberal arts institution, Daemen is committed to preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and lifelong learning.

The Assistant Director of Student & Community Engagement supports the success, persistence, and belonging of veteran and military‑affiliated students (V/MAS). This position bridges campus and community engagement through outreach, program development, advising, and collaborative partnerships.

• Provide direct support, advising, and mentorship to veteran and military‑affiliated students, helping them navigate transition to higher education and promoting persistence through graduation.
• Assist students with understanding and accessing VA education benefits, tuition assistance programs, and community resources.
• Serve as a secondary School Certifying Official (SCO) and maintain compliance with VA reporting and annual training requirements.
• Collaborate with the Student Veterans of America Chapter (SVA) to foster leadership, engagement, and advocacy among V/MAS.
• Develop and facilitate campus programming that celebrates and addresses the unique experiences of student veterans and military‑aligned students.
• Conduct proactive outreach (≈50% of the role) across Western New York and regional military bases to promote Daemen’s academic programs and veterans’ benefits.
• Represent Daemen University at military education fairs, community events, and college collaborations to build partnerships with veteran organizations and prospective students.
• Network with local, state, and national veteran‑focused organizations to develop partnerships, sponsor ships, and volunteer initiatives.
• Develop and implement community engagement initiatives that connect the campus community to regional service opportunities and professional development experiences.
• Support the Director and Enrollment team in creation and implementation of strategic recruitment plans.
• Partner with the Enrollment team at local fairs and recruitment events.
• Help manage the daily operations of the Veterans Success Center and Nancy Haberman Gacioch Veterans Lounge, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Supervise, train, and support VA/Daemen Federal Work‑Study students, including oversight of time‑card submissions and scheduling.
• Collect and report data related to student engagement, outreach activities, and program effectiveness.
• Support the HOPE Center’s overall initiatives in advancing institutional equity, inclusion, and belonging through collaborative events and student‑centered programming.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to contribute to the success of the Veterans Services Office and the HOPE Center.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in military/veteran student services, higher education, or community engagement.
• Knowledge of GI Bill education benefits and veteran service systems required.
• Experience supervising student workers or volunteers preferred.
• Veteran status strongly preferred.

• Health insurance with either an HSA plan or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network with options between VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute 5%.
• Fully paid long‑term disability insurance, guaranteed‑issue life insurance up to $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full‑time employees and their qualified dependents and access to tuition exchange scholarship opportunities.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.
• COVID‑19 vaccination encouraged.

Salary: $62,353 per year