Military and Veteran Student Services Coordinator

uni; United States; Presencial; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Northern Iowa is seeking a coordinator to align student support services for military, veteran, and military-connected students. The role includes advising on admission, enrollment, career, transfer, and financial aid processes, and mentoring staff within the Military & Veteran Services Center.

You will partner with student organizations on events and serve as a campus liaison on local and regional boards, contributing to student success and inclusion.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of administrative or social work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and strong problem-solving skills.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate student support services to promote educational development and success for military, veteran, and military affiliated students.
• Advise and educate on admission, enrollment, career, transfer, financial aid, and counseling processes and services.

Conocimientos

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

Full Consideration Date

11/4/2026

Job Description

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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