Director of Veteran Recruitment & Partnerships

University of St. Thomas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas in Houston seeks a Director of Military Relations to lead national recruitment and engagement for veterans and military-connected students.

The role focuses on creating a robust pipeline, partnerships, and events that raise UST’s profile among veteran communities and organizations. In this externally facing position, you will coordinate with Admissions, Veteran Success Center, and Marketing to implement targeted campaigns, develop signature events, and measure

Qualifications

• Four years in higher education admissions or military/veteran services.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in goal-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national recruitment strategy to increase veteran enrollment.
• Build recruitment pipelines with military installations, TAPs, and veteran-serving organizations.
• Represent UST at military/veteran events and education fairs nationwide.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing to craft veteran-focused campaigns and messaging.
• Establish partnerships with community organizations and government agencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM platforms

Event planning tools

Job description

The University of St. Thomas in Houston seeks a Director of Military Relations to lead national recruitment and engagement for veterans and military-connected students.

The role focuses on creating a robust pipeline, partnerships, and events that raise UST’s profile among veteran communities and organizations. In this externally facing position, you will coordinate with Admissions, Veteran Success Center, and Marketing to implement targeted campaigns, develop signature events, and measure