Military-Connected Student Programs Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Stout • Superior, WI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Military-Connected Student Programs Coordinator develops and implements programs and services, maintains relationships with stakeholders, and represents the institution as a student military and veteran identity expert. This role administers veteran and military benefits under federal and state rules, regulations, and guidelines. The coordinator provides information to prospective students and assists current students in their educational pursuits through connections to campus resources, advising, and community building. Additionally, the position educates and advocates for the needs of military-connected students to aid in student success and retention efforts at UW-Superior. The Veteran and Nontraditional Student Center, housed under the Department of Student Support and Engagement, serves all students needing support. The position also includes serving as a resource for the campus in working with the needs of a variety of student populations. Some evening and weekend availability is required.

Requirements

• Must meet one of the following: - Associate’s degree from an accredited institution with three (3) years as a veteran/service member or experience working with students who are veteran/service members/dependents of a service member. - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with one (1) year as a veteran/service member or experience working with students who are veteran/service members/dependents of a service member.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education related to education, college student development/personnel, leadership, or related field.
• 2+ years’ work experience in veteran services or student development in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides students connections to campus resources, advising, and community building opportunities to foster student success and sense of belonging.
• Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups, providing information and education on military connected students.
• Manages benefit eligibility, benefit advising, and accurate delivery of benefits for military connected individuals.
• Advocates for military connected students in all aspects of campus life and promotes a campus philosophy of military and veteran identity inclusiveness.
• Contributes to the development, execution, and review of programs and services designed to meet unit objectives.
• Provide direct service to military-connected students with internal and external resources.
• Manage and promote the center and the services it provides for the retention of students who utilize the center.
• Hire, train, supervise and provide on-going leadership development for student staff.
• Serve as an advocate for military-connected students.
• Create and facilitate student development opportunities and success initiatives.
• Collaboratively organize and deliver orientation sessions geared toward military-connected student needs.
• Manage current budget associated with military-connected student recruitment and retention.
• Secure external funding (ex. grant funding donations) to supplement operational budget, write and submit state funded grant proposals on a biennial basis.
• Serve as a liaison (and potentially staff advisor) to recognized student organizations, such as those which enhance academic experiences and campus life for students.
• Support UW Superior’s effort to recruit and retain students.
• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees