Director, Military & Veteran Affairs

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 142,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Director of Military & Veteran Affairs to lead recruitment, enrollment, and retention of veteran students on the Richmond Campus. The role coordinates campus-wide training on veteran issues and partners with Development to connect donors with OMVA, while serving as a liaison to ROTC programs.

The ideal candidate will advance federal and state regulatory compliance, oversee budgeting, and foster collaborations with campus and community partners to enhance

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment, enrollment, retention initiatives for veteran and military students.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, alumni, and stakeholders; manage engagement and fundraising.
• Oversee VA, foundation and donor funding; ensure fiscal management and compliance.
• Identify partnerships with community/state agencies and university departments to improve service delivery.
• Support department functions with other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Title: Director, Military & Veteran Affairs

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77R010 - Student Affairs

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G24

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Rae Loftis

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Director implements, facilitates and manages a coordinated plan for recruitment, enrollment, retention and matriculation of veteran and military students, both resident and online, while ensuring program success and federal and state regulatory compliance. The incumbent plays an integral role in coordinating campus-wide training and development on issues related to the veteran and military student population. The Director partners with Development and Alumni Engagement to connect alumni, current and potential donors with OMVA and serve as a development officer under the leadership and guidance of the Development Office, as well as serve as the University administrative liaison and advocate to the Reserve Officer Training Command (ROTC) program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree is required.

Experience: -Three (3) years of related experience is required. Experience in higher education is preferred. A high level of experience in issues dealing with and advocating for the veteran and military population and a demonstrated record of higher education administrative expertise and success.

Job Duties

• 30% - Research, create, implement, coordinate and evaluate recruitment, admission, transition, and retention initiatives for the veteran and military connected student population that are aligned with the University's mission and strategic plan. - (Essential)
• 25% - Maintain and cultivate relationships with current and potential donors/alumni and other stakeholders and create, manage and coordinate opportunities for engagement and fundraising. Ensure maintenance and sustainability of Veterans Memorial. - (Essential)
• 25% - As financial manager, seek and oversee operational and VA, foundation and donor funding, ensuring proper fiscal management and appropriate allocation to meet departmental goals as well as compliance with University, state and federal requirement. Seek o - (Essential)
• 15% - Identify and promote partnerships and coalitions with community and state agencies and University departments to ensure a high quality of delivery of services as well identify areas where services are needed or can be improved. - (Essential)
• 5% - Support departmental functions by completing other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 30 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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