Director of Military Relations

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The responsibilities of the Director of Military Relations include developing and executing a comprehensive engagement strategy with each of the military installations in the State of North Carolina. The position will coordinate with federal affairs, state affairs, and research to ensure collaboration and cooperation on issues affecting higher education and our military, research and our military, and federal funding opportunities with our military partners. This position will also work closely with the NC Secretary of Military Affairs to ensure UNC -CH is maximizing on all our assets to be the best partner to our military in the state of North Carolina. The position will coordinate with the UNC System Office and their efforts around military and veterans’ issues. The position will report to the Chief Strategic Officer and work closely with other members of the UNC Public Affairs division.

Requirements

• Former Military personnel with knowledge of North Carolina military installations.
• Experience with strategy development and working within a fast-paced environment.
• Qualified applicants shall demonstrate an understanding of the mission, purpose, and organization of higher education institutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and proficiency in Department of Defense research priorities and funding opportunities
• A working knowledge of North Carolina political landscapes in relation to military installations.
• Strong and effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a comprehensive engagement strategy with each of the military installations in the State of North Carolina.
• Coordinating with federal affairs, state affairs, and research to ensure collaboration and cooperation on issues affecting higher education and our military, research and our military, and federal funding opportunities with our military partners.
• Working closely with the NC Secretary of Military Affairs to ensure UNC -CH is maximizing on all our assets to be the best partner to our military in the state of North Carolina.
• Coordinating with the UNC System Office and their efforts around military and veterans’ issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed