Assistant Director, Military and Veteran Center

University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Medical Insurance Options

AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision Plan Options

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Fertility Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an Assistant Director for the Military and Veteran Center in Richardson. The role reports to the director and plans, coordinates, and chairs programs for military-affiliated students, guiding them through transition to college and connecting them with campus and community resources.

The position requires knowledge of military culture and transitions, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with integrity and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; at least three years in U.S. military.
• One year of experience in higher education advisory/administrative/program coordination/recruiting or educational capacity.
• Knowledge of military culture, transitioning from military to civilian/college environment.
• Strong communication, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft or related software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, market, and facilitate Military and Veteran Center activities, programs, and services for military-affiliated students.
• Oversee communication and marketing initiatives (newsletters, policies, website, and departmental correspondence).
• Recommend new programs to enhance student development and success.
• Collect, evaluate, and analyze data and prepare administrative reports on utilization/effectiveness of support services.
• Provide advisory support to military-affiliated students as they transition to college life (admissions, financial aid, benefits).
• Connect students with resources to support academic experience, retention, and graduation.
• Provide guidance on academic/non-academic issues.

Skills

Military culture knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Integrity & confidentiality

Microsoft Office & PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PeopleSoft

Job description

Position Details

Posting Number: S07325P

Position Title: Assistant Director, Military and Veteran Center

Department: Military and Veteran Center

Salary Range: $56,000 - DOQ

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Desired Start Date: 12/01/2026

Posting Open Date: 10/27/2026

Job Summary

Reporting to the director, the assistant director will plan, organize and coordinate services, activities, and programs related to military-affiliated students. The assistant director will advise student veterans and connect them to campus and community resources. The position requires knowledge of military culture, transitioning from the military to civilian and/or college environment, and the challenges of military-affiliated students. The position chairs the Veteran Advisory Council. The position functions as the Responsible University Officer (RUO) for student organizations associated with the Military and Veteran Center.

What You Will Need - Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of military culture, transitioning from the military to a civilian and/or college environment, and the challenges of military-affiliated students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through a variety of mediums (e.g., in person, in writing, and digitally).
• Ability to successfully manage projects concurrently while meeting assigned deadlines and maintaining satisfactory work.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft or related software

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree; Three years' experience working within the U.S. military; One year of experience working higher education setting in an advisory, administrative, program coordination, recruiting or educational capacity; Knowledge of military culture, transitioning from the military to a civilian and/or college environment and the challenges of military-affiliated students.

Preferred Education & Experience

What We Would Like You to Have -

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Three - five years of experience in the U.S. military
• Three - five years of experience at an institution of higher education
• Experience conducting in-person or online education or training programs
• Basic proficiency in social media management
• One year of experience at an institution of higher education

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, market, and facilitate the Military and Veteran Center activities, programs, and services related to military-affiliated students.
• Oversee communication and marketing initiatives (newsletters, policies and procedures, website, departmental correspondence, etc.).
• Recommend new programs designed to enhance student development and success.
• Collect, evaluate, and analyze data and prepare administrative reports on the utilization and effectiveness of support services offered through the Military and Veteran Center.
• Provide advisory support to military-affiliated students as they transition to college life, including knowledge of admissions, financial aid, and benefits.
• Connect current students and prospective students with resources to supplement and enhance the academic experience, student retention, and graduation.
• Provide guidance and support for academic and non-academic issues.
• Manage prospective student inquiries and follow-up. Facilitate outreach to prospective students and community college veteran offices.
• Provide supervision to federal Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) work-study students.
• Responsible for understanding and interpreting the needs of student veterans to staff, faculty, and administration officials.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with a variety of university departments.
• Provide educational programs related to military cultural competence.
• Chair the Veteran Advisory Council.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with a variety of external and internal constituents.
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with external veterans' offices and organizations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Frequent standing, sitting, and interaction with coworkers and students.

Additional Information

Remote Work Notice: After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

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Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

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