Deputy Director, Advanced Military Visual Journalism

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University is seeking a Deputy Director, Advanced Military Visual Journalism to co-write proposals, manage government contracts, and oversee budgets and reporting. The role collaborates with multiple campus offices to support veterans, military-affiliated students, and curriculum development.

Strong advocacy for students and external partners is expected. The position emphasizes on-campus presence with standard university hours and limited remote options, and requires collaboration with

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, though equivalent experience working with/advocating for nontraditional students, military experience, and/or government relations will be considered.
• Experience with grant and proposal writing is helpful; familiarity working with military personnel in management positions is advantageous.
• Experience working with nontraditional students is imperative.
• Strong problem solving, sound judgment, strong verbal and written skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Creative problem solving for active-duty military students juggling university and military policies.
• Must serve as student advocate in this role.

Responsibilities

• Student Support & Advocacy: Advise government students on school policies, ensure compliance with university rules, monitor schedules, plan activities, and coordinate with relevant SU offices.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure program compliance, deliver mid-year and year-end reports, administer student evaluations, manage equipment inventory.
• External & Prospective Student Engagement: Serve as ambassador for Military programs at Newhouse; respond to questions from prospective students.
• Contract & Proposal Management: Respond to RFPs from USN/USAF for multimillion-dollar contracts; coordinate with OSP, budget, and contracting offices.

Skills

Grant & proposal writing

Experience with nontraditionalstudents

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Student advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Deputy Director, Advanced Military Visual Journalism

Job Title Deputy Director, Advanced Military Visual Journalism

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $79,000 - $100,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S5

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

The Deputy Director, Advanced Military Visual Journalism ( AMVJ ) co-writes proposals, acts as the contract submission coordinator, and manages the government contract on a day-to-day basis. This includes managing the contract budget, writing and filing required government reports, and collaborating with numerous campus entities, including the Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Sponsored Accounting, College of Professional Studies, Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, Registrar’s Office, and Health Center. The Deputy Director also advises and advocates for students, coordinates with the Newhouse Office of Academic Affairs on scheduling classes, and handles government camera equipment sign-out.

The Deputy Director works in close collaboration with the AMVJ Director, who serves as the subject matter expert responsible for curriculum and, along with other faculty members, teaches active-duty government students stationed at Newhouse.

This role is responsible for building and maintaining key external relationships, which include the USN Chief of Information ( CHINFO ) Office at the Pentagon, USMC Public Affairs and Combat Camera at the Pentagon, USAF Public Affairs at the Pentagon, local reserve units, VA Hospital, and the Vet Center. This position is the face of the University in these communities.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, though equivalent experience working with/advocating for nontraditional students, military experience, and/or government relations will be considered

Skills and Knowledge

• Grant and proposal writing experience helpful; familiarity working with military personnel in management positions helpful
• Experience working with nontraditional students is imperative
• High level problem solving skills, sound judgment, strong verbal skills, high level written skills, and the ability to work independently
• Creative problem solving skills for this unique population of active-duty military students, as students must juggle both university and military policies
• Must serve as student advocate in this role

Responsibilities

Student Support & Advocacy

• When students attending are identified, work with departments within SU to ensure transition, including Registrar’s Office, Parking, Barnes Center, and ID Office
• Advise government students on school policies, ensure students comply with University rules and regulations, monitor student schedules, plan and set up extracurricular activities, and solve students’ issues
• Collaborate with the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs ( OVMA ) at the National Veterans Resource Center ( NVRC )

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure Newhouse is in compliance with award requirements regarding deliverables; create and deliver reports to stakeholders including mid-academic and year-end reports
• Create and administer student evaluations of the program; work with the program director and stakeholders to address problems or concerns generated by evaluations
• Handle $100,000 worth of computers, photography, and videography equipment, including assigning camera kits to students and managing an inventory of gear signed out and returned on a rotating basis
• Order all textbooks and educational materials used by government students

External & Prospective Student Engagement

• Respond to questions about the program from prospective students
• Serve as the ambassador for Military programs at Newhouse
• Plan and host the military graduation banquet and all related elements, including Top Graduate awards, certificates, venue coordination, invitations, and entertaining and educating visiting military dignitaries

Contract & Proposal Management

• Respond to Requests for Proposal ( RFP ) from the United States Navy ( USN ) and/or United States Air Force ( USAF ) for a multimillion-dollar contract award, including budget information
• Work with the Advanced Military Visual Journalism Director, Sponsored Programs ( OSP ), Newhouse Budget Director, and the USN / USAF contracting office
• Responsible for delivering the final product to OSP on time for submission to the government

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

About Syracuse University

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Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.