Director of Veteran Resources

Mt. San Jacinto College•Temecula, CA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will report to the Vice President of Student Services or designee. The Director of Veteran Resources will plan and direct all aspects of the Veteran Resources Centers, which may include components of admission, registration, student financial services, counseling, health services, outreach/recruitment, housing, articulation, and community relations with other veterans serving institutions. This is an administrative position, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and recommendation of district policies, regulations and budget decisions related to the area of responsibility. Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, along with a cell phone allowance stipend. Classified administrators serve under contract and make contributions toward PERS (a retirement plan). Benefit package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, sick leave, and 22 days of vacation per year. While this current vacancy is expected at the Temecula Valley Campus, Administrators serve district-wide and may be assigned to the San Jacinto Campus, the Menifee Valley Campus, the Temecula Valley Campus or any District facility. Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Organization Leadership (or closely related field); (attach transcripts)
Three (3) years of progressive and successful administrative or other management supervisory experience
Two (2) years administrative experience working with Veteran's
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Education (or closely related field)
Military experience

Responsibilities

Implement, administer, and evaluate programs and services for veterans and military affiliated students; adhere to State and Federal regulations and prepare for annual audits
Manage, coordinate, and assess the day-to-day operations of the Veterans Resource Centers
Plan, develop, facilitate, and collaborate with campus departments to deliver a wide range of student development services, college persistence and retention initiatives, i.e. orientation, application and registration labs, student success workshops, financial aid and scholarship application sessions, and referral to on and off campus resources
Manage activities within and outside the College to enhance the student experience for veterans and military affiliated students; coordinate overall outreach efforts to promote the College and recruitment of veterans
Maintain a case management and intake system for incoming student veterans including initial application, course enrollment, management of VA certification process, graduation, and supporting of transitional activities
Assist and collaborate with college officials to implement initiatives that support veterans in areas including, but not limited to, housing, childcare, military articulation, health and welfare, marketing, and the development of a comprehensive Veterans Resource Centers
Establish, collaborate, and maintain on-going communication with local community resources and organizations including the Education Services Officer of the local military installation, military/veteran education, and various veteran's organizations related to local, state, and federal agencies, community support services, and Veteran Affairs (VA); serve as liaison with state, regional, and national organizations, committee, and task forces
Conduct data collection to assess the progress of the College's veteran students; assess, monitor, and track the needs of current student veteran population; recommend new initiatives according to identified needs; contribute to short and long term department goals; implement maintenance of required records and statistical data; prepare and submit reports, compile and evaluate data
Maintain annual department budget and control of expenditures
Develop, implement, and direct internal control procedures, operational standards, and policies and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance
Provide personnel management to staff including supervision, orientation, performance evaluation and guidance and support concerning professional development; mentor and train staff on policies and procedures
Maintain friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and the public