MVSC Assistant Director

Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Assistant Director leads all efforts with VA certification and reporting, tuition assistance education, and military & veteran student transition efforts. The candidate supervises the Veteran Benefits Specialist, oversees the NCTA MOU and is responsible for initiating and supervising the VA‑funded work‑study students. Additional duties include supervising and coordinating the Military and Veteran Success Center (MVSC) student academic and career development programs, supervising student academic mentors, facilitating students’ self‑exploration, career identification, and applications for internships and careers, and overseeing MVSC’s participation in university and community job fairs and hiring events for military‑connected students.

The Assistant Director actively collaborates with faculty and staff to support and advocate for military‑connected students, maintains and develops relationships with outside veteran agencies, assists the Executive Director with university and off‑campus liaison efforts, and participates in yearly program assessment and development to enhance recruitment, retention, and graduation rates for military‑connected students. Additional duties include performing administrative tasks as assigned.

• Ample paid time off
  , including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match

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• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, or related liberal arts field and two (2) years’ experience working with military connected individuals.
• Expertise in strategies and best practices for supporting students’ academic success.
• Proficiency with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation and student management/course management systems essential.
• Ability to effectively problem‑solve, think critically, and communicate effectively with college students and staff in situations of shared responsibility and confidentiality.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate regular staff, graduate, and undergraduate student staff.

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, education, sociology or related.
• Three (3) years’ post‑graduation experience in academic coaching, academic advising, or student support services.
• VA Certifying Official