Military and Veteran Student Services Coordinator

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; Lexington (MA); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation seeks a professional to coordinate student support services for military and veteran students and to advise on admission, enrollment, financial aid and counseling processes. The role includes mentorship, supervision of center staff, and collaboration with student organizations and community boards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of administrative or social work experience, plus excellent communication skills

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years of administrative or social work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate student support services for military, veteran, and military affiliated students.
• Advise on admission, enrollment, career, transfer, financial aid, and counseling processes.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to Military & Veteran Services Center staff.
• Collaborate with student organizations and leaders on events.
• Represent the university on local, state, and regional community boards and committees.

Conhecimentos

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Full Consideration Date: 11/4/2026

Summary

Coordinates student support services to promote the educational development and success of military, veteran, and military affiliated students; serves as an advisor and advocate for military, veteran, and military connected students by providing information and education about admission, enrollment, career, transfer, financial aid, and counseling processes and services; provides mentorship, counsel and support for military, veterans, and military connected students regarding transition to higher education; provides supervision to the Military & Veteran Services Center student staff; advises and collaborates with student organizations and leaders regarding event planning; and represents the University on local, statewide, and regional community boards, committees and other community initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; at least three years of administrative or social work experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships; and strong problem-solving skills required. Occasional evening and weekend work will be necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree; personal military experience; or experience working with military service members, veterans, or military affiliated populations in a university setting preferred.

Position Details

Job Category: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Compensation

$23.00 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 118

Pay Basis: Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time

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All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

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