Assistant Director, Military & Veteran Admissions

Assistant Director, Military & Veteran Admissions Posting Details

Job # | 043053

Department Code | Enter Dept Code

Department | Academic Affairs

Job Title | Assistant Director, Military & Veteran Admissions

Location | Syracuse, NY

Campus | Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus Experience | Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range | $60,000 - $63,300

Pay Determination | Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level | S4

FLSA Status | Exempt

Hours | Standard University business hours

8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type | Full-time

Unionized Position Code | Not Applicable

The Assistant Director for Student Veteran and Military Recruiting manages and oversees recruitment activities by developing and implementing strategic plans to recruit transfer, Veteran, current military personnel, and military family member students to Syracuse University. This position serves as the campus-wide resource providing expertise, guidance and support to the University, College, and School recruiting efforts, admissions, and financial aid offices and prepares reports regarding recruitment and admission of Veterans, currently serving military students, and family members.

S/he develops and implements a transfer and Veteran recruiting training strategy designed to train Syracuse University field recruiters nationally and globally.

Bachelor’s degree required Three years of recruiting or equivalent experience in a four-year private university setting. Experience working with military and veteran populations preferred. Prior/Current Active-Duty Military, Reserve, National Guard service preferred A valid driver’s license. A valid passport.

Previous experience with Military Junior Colleges or ROTC recruitment Understanding of Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Army Green-to-Gold, Air Force Senior Enlisted Leadership Commissioning Program or similar programs. Strong organizational, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Knowledge of higher education and student support services and programs Computer literacy required, particularly Microsoft Office Suite Strong knowledge of advanced sourcing techniques such as social media

• Serve as the primary recruiter for students at the four Military Junior Colleges:
  Visit each of the four Military Junior Colleges in the fall to provide an admissions overview specific to ECP applicants highlighting the unique benefits and requirements of the program Plan the annual Early Commissioning Program (ECP) Weekend on campus Coordinate pre-admission transfer credit evaluations for each ECP applicant to ensure they can graduate in the required two year timeframe Plan / execute yield events, both at the MJCs and on campus, to increase the number of enrolled ECP students Maintain a budget for this…