Director, Military Resource Center

Radford University; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University is seeking a Director for the Military Resource Center to lead, develop, and evaluate services and programs for veteran and military-affiliated students. The role oversees staff and student workers, manages the MRC budget, and fosters partnerships across the university.

The Director will coordinate policy development, strategic planning, and community outreach while ensuring accessible advocacy and support for student veterans, with emphasis on collaboration and inclusive

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with military resources and benefits for veterans and military-affiliated students.
• Advanced project planning and program implementation and management abilities.
• Fiscal management experience.
• Ability to hire, train, evaluate and supervise professional staff.
• Develop advisory relationships with student veterans and dependents.
• Foster partnerships and collaborative work environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with university software and general computer use.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Evenings and weekends availability as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, implement and evaluate MRC services and programs.
• Recruit, train and supervise veteran/work-study students.
• Manage MRC budget and resources effectively.
• Provide services, support and advocacy for veterans and military-affiliated students.
• Develop policies and strategic plans for the MRC.
• Collaborate with faculty and other constituencies; engage in community outreach and education.

Skills

Veterans resources & benefits

Project planning

Program management

Fiscal management

Staff supervision

Advisory relationships

Partnership cultivation

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Multi-tasking

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Title: Director, Military Resource Center

Application Review Date: October 24, 2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Director of the Military Resource Center is responsible for the leadership, mission, and overall administration of the Military Resource Center (MRC). The Director of the MRC will foster an inclusive and innovative culture that supports veteran and military-affiliated students. The Director is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of all MRC services and programs; recruitment, training and supervision of veteran and military-affiliated work study students; effective management and utilization of MRC budget and resources; provision of direct services, support and advocacy for veterans and military-affiliated students; policy development; strategic planning; collaboration with faculty and other constituencies; community outreach and education.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with military resources and benefits, and/or veterans and military-affiliated students. Advanced project planning and program implementation and management abilities. Fiscal management experience. Ability to effectively hire, train evaluate and supervise professional, military-affiliated, veteran, and student staff members. Ability to develop positive advisory relationships with student veterans and military dependents. Ability to cultivate positive partnerships across an organization and foster a collaborative work environment. Ability to work independently as well as work with colleagues as a member of an office team. Proficiency in working with a computer and ability to learn and navigate usage of various software utilized by the University. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands and tasks. Available for evenings and weekends periodically/as needed.

Master's degree in a related field; or a bachelor's degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a Master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a military and/or veteran resource center. Direct work experience with a military resource center in a higher education environment.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position 100% telework: No

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Military Resource Center

Salary:$64,932 - $73,265

Department Contact Name: Bruce Hayden

Department Contact Phone:[phone]

Department Contact Email:[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.