Director, Veterans Upward Bound and Military Affiliated Initiatives

Central Carolina Community College•Sanford, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Central Carolina Community College is committed to being an employer of choice, grounded in excellence, integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, and leadership. We provide a supportive, growth-focused workplace where professionals can thrive while helping students access first-class educational and workforce opportunities. Join us in shaping futures, strengthening our region, and contributing to a mission-driven culture rooted in service and opportunity. The Director of Veterans Upward Bound provides leadership and administrative oversight for the program, staff, and 125 participants. Additionally, as the Military Affiliated Resource Center Director this position manages all activities within the center. Reimbursable travel to TRiO training opportunities, both in-state and out-of-state required (up to four times a year). The position includes occasional travel between campuses and training sites. Additional after-hours work may be required as needed. Frequent weekend availability is an essential requirement.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education, Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field, OR Bachelor’s degree with extensive related work experience.
Two years of administrative or leadership experience in an educational setting
Experience planning programs, services, activities, or events
Experience providing academic advising, instruction, tutoring, career counseling, personal counseling, or financial aid literacy education to students at a collegiate level
Experience working with low-income or first generation students, and/or veterans
Experience fostering and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
Experience accurately maintaining required documentation.
Ability to understand grant requirements and maintain compliance to those requirements.
Knowledge of best practices for promoting academic growth and postsecondary enrollment among adult or veteran students
Knowledge of college admissions procedures and financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Familiarity with GI Bill benefits and other veteran benefits
Familiarity with resources for veterans and military affiliated students.
Ability to effectively train and supervise program staff and provide effective leadership
Strong organizational skills
Ability to manage project budget
Knowledge of program evaluation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to utilize technology effectively
Ability to analyze data and prepare reports
Ability to effectively present information orally and in writing to administrators, faculty, students, and the community
Understanding and respect for the diverse backgrounds of students, staff, and college community.

Nice To Haves

Experience directly serving veterans and knowledge of the strengths and challenges of veteran students
Experience working in higher education, especially within a community college
Knowledge of and experience with TRiO or VUB services, objectives, and regulations
Experience hiring and supervising staff
Experience managing budgets
Experience conducting program evaluation
Experience coordinating and supervising instruction
Career counseling experience
Experience with Blumen, Datatel, or other data management systems
Experience writing grants or fundraising
Personal experience overcoming academic, cultural, financial, or other obstacles similar to those faced by low-income, first-generation and/or veteran students
Prior military service.

Responsibilities

Manages, coordinates and organizes activities, programs and services for the military affiliated resource center (MARC) and events to support CCCC military-affiliated students such as Veteran's Day, Sept 11th, etc.
Serves as a visible resource and advocate for all military affiliated groups; Recommends goals and objectives; assists in the development of and implementation of policies and procedures supporting military-affiliated students at CCCC; Collaborates with outside agencies in support of CCCC military-affiliated students; Manages budget, materials/resources, and marketing/outreach for military affiliated initiatives
Club Advisor for the CCCC Chapter of Student Veterans of America
Serves on the Veteran/Military-Affiliated Task Force as chair
Provides Green Zone training for CCCC faculty and staff in collaboration with other CCCC personnel
Develop and implement comprehensive program procedures and services designed to ensure the participation of 125 veterans in the program each year and to promote academic development and postsecondary enrollment of participating students
Establish and maintain internal and external partnerships with CCCC, Johnston CC, and Wake Technical CC personnel, as well as with local community partners, to recruit new veterans to the program and ensure the success of participating veterans
Serve as program liaison to faculty, staff, and administrators of the college and the local community
Lead staff development through training and other professional development opportunities
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate all full-time and part-time staff
Develop informational materials about the VUB program in collaboration with the Marketing Department, and communicate project services and objectives to college community and local veteran-serving agencies
Oversee recruitment and make final decisions on applicants' admission to the program
Supervise staff efforts to ensure that activities and services are provided according to the legislation and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education and will lead to meeting program objectives
Coordinate pre- and post-testing for all Veterans Upward Bound participants and ensure that the program meets its objective related to this service
Conduct needs assessments for all new Veterans Upward Bound participants in collaboration with other program staff
Identify academic needs of Veterans Upward Bound participants based on pre-tests and coordinate appropriate interventions in collaboration with other program staff through services such as academic instruction or tutoring
Provide personal, career, financial, and academic guidance to veteran participants
Develop and administer tracking systems for all program participants (current and alumni)
Maintain accurate records of participants’ eligibility, participation, and academic progress
Authorize the commitment and expenditure of all program funds in accordance with the regulations of the U.S. Department of Education and the State of North Carolina and the policies of Central Carolina Community College
Maintain all fiscal records and communicate as needed with the Controller and the Business Office
Prepare and submit monthly reports on program services, outcomes, and budget updates to the Dean of College Access Services
Develop and implement both formative and summative evaluation of program services and objectives using both quantitative and qualitative data to ensure student success and achievement of project objectives
Develop outcomes, conduct annual satisfaction surveys and exit surveys, assess results, and submit annual report in Central Carolina Community College’s Compliance Assist software
Prepare and submit the U.S. Department of Education’s Annual Performance Report for VUB in collaboration with Dean of College Access Services and with the support of VUB staff
Participate in institutional, state, regional, and national higher education and TRIO organizations, conferences, and trainings
Other duties as assigned
Encourage a learning environment where everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities.