Military Affiliated Resource Center Director

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a Military-Affiliated Resource Center Director to develop, implement, and oversee services for veterans, active-duty service members, their spouses/partners, and dependents. This role coordinates the MARC and aligns with the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success grant through the Department of Education.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Student Support and Accountability through Fall 2026 and transitioning to Executive Director in Spring

Responsibilities

• Connect military-affiliated students with available resources throughout campus.
• Provide direct student support to military-affiliated students.
• Plan, organize, and direct on-campus programs, services, and outreach activities related to military-affiliated students. Typically 3-4 per semester.
• Utilize multiple methods of communication to inform military-affiliated students of upcoming events, opportunities, important deadlines, and campus announcements.
• Mentor student leaders and other students to support, design, and implement programs, special events, and services that support student success, resilience, and persistence towards graduation.
• Collaborate with staff in other campus offices to ensure student issues are resolved and process changes are implemented to increase effectiveness and student success.

Job description

About This Role

The Military Affiliated Resource Center Director will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of programs, services, and activities for the KSU military-affiliated community including veterans, active-duty service members, their spouses/partners, and their dependents and serve as the initial point of contact for the population. The Director will serve as the Project Coordinator for the remaining time of the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success grant through the Department of Education. This includes continuing the work done through the CEVSS grant which includes monitoring enrollment and retention numbers, working with campus partners to serve the population, and leading a one-stop shop for military connected student needs. The Director will also provide oversight and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the Military-Affiliated Resource Center (MARC) and will work to enhance and grow services offered through the MARC. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Student Support and Accountability through the Fall 2026 semester but will transition to Executive Director of Military and Veteran Affairs in Spring 2027.

Responsibilities:

35% Student Services:

• Connect military-affiliated students with available resources throughout campus.
• Provide direct student support to military-affiliated students.
• Plan, organize, and direct on-campus programs, services, and outreach activities related to military-affiliated students. Typically 3-4 per semester.
• Utilize multiple methods of communication to inform military-affiliated students of upcoming events, opportunities, important deadlines, and campus announcements.
• Mentor student leaders and other students to support, design, and implement programs, special events, and services that support student success, resilience, and persistence towards graduation.
• Collaborate with staff in other campus offices to ensure student issues are resolved and process changes are implemented to increase effectiveness and student success.

35% Administrative:

• Provide oversight and coordination of the day-to-day operation of the Military-Affiliated Resource Center.
• Coordinate with Communications & Marketing to create outreach information (flyers, brochures, newsletters, etc.) for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for administering non-traditional and military-affiliated student scholarships including the receipt of applications, selection of recipients, and the awarding of the funds.
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