Assistant Director, Military Affiliated Student Center

Assistant Director, Military Affiliated Student Center

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

The Assistant Director of the Military Affiliated Student Center (MASC) supports the Director in advancing Weber State University’s commitment to military affiliated and veteran students. This position plays a key role in coordinating student support services and certifications, programming, and daily operations across the Ogden Campus, Davis Campus, and Hill Air Force Base locations. The Assistant Director contributes to outreach, enrollment, and retention efforts, and assists with the administration of tuition assistance and veterans’ education benefits for active‑duty service members, veterans, dependents, and other military-connected students.

In collaboration with the Director, the Assistant Director helps maintain strategic partnerships with Hill Air Force Base and supports the implementation of the university’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hill Education Office. The role also assists with the coordination of the federally funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program, including outreach, event planning, and compliance support. The Assistant Director is expected to build, maintain, and strengthen collaborative relationships with key personnel in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Education, and veteran service organizations across Utah to enhance support services and advocacy for military‑affiliated students.

This position also serves as a School Certifying Official (SCO), ensuring accurate and timely processing of VA education benefits and tuition assistance. The Assistant Director supervises student employees and/or part‑time staff, contributes to departmental planning and assessment, and represents the center in university and community settings. This is a dynamic leadership role focused on fostering a welcoming, supportive environment for military-affiliated students and ensuring their success at Weber State University.

• Coordinate student support services, certifications, and programming across multiple campuses and Hill Air Force Base.
• Advise and assist students with tuition assistance and veterans’ education benefits.
• Maintain strategic partnerships with federal and state agencies and veteran service organizations.
• Serve as School Certifying Official, overseeing VA benefit certification processes.
• Supervise student employees and part‑time staff.
• Assist in budget preparation and daily operations management.
• Participate in departmental planning, assessment, and professional development activities.

• Three years of full‑time experience in higher education, such as a registrar’s office, academic advising, Military Affiliated or Veterans Services Office, Veterans Upward Bound or TRIO program, student support services, admissions, financial aid/tuition assistance, or related area.
• One or more years of direct supervisory experience.

• Experience with military‑affiliated student support services, grant programs, or tuition assistance programs.
• Experience building strategic initiatives, outreach efforts, and building collaborative partnerships.
• Strong technical fluency, including experience using a Student Information System such as Ellucian Banner, reporting tools, and a degree audit tool like Ellucian Degree Works (Cat Tracks).
• Demonstrated understanding of federal and state Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense policies and procedures.
• Experience working with first‑generation, low‑income, physically disabled, or other special populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational access and student success.
• Spanish‑language proficiency or fluency.

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Annual salary starts at $50,000 and may increase based on qualifications.