Military and Veteran Student Services Coordinator

University of Northern Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa seeks a professional to coordinate student support services for military, veteran, and military-affiliated students. You will advise, mentor, and advocate for this population, guiding them through admission, enrollment, and counseling processes while collaborating with campus groups.

Responsibilities include supervising Military & Veteran Services Center staff and representing UNI on community boards and initiatives, with a strong emphasis on building partnerships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of three years of administrative or social work experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student support services to promote military, veteran and affiliated student success.
• Advise and advocate for military and veteran students on admission, enrollment and counseling processes.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to Military & Veteran Services Center staff.
• Collaborate with student organizations on event planning and campus initiatives.
• Represent the University on local, state, and regional boards and committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative relationships

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Full Consideration Date: 11/4/2026

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
• Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Personal military experience
• Experience working with military service members, veterans, or military affiliated populations in a university setting

Position Details

Job Category: Professional and Scientific.

Type of Position: Regular Service.

Schedule: Calendar Year.

Location: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls/Waterloo, IA 50614.

Compensation

$23.00 to Commensurate.

Pay Grade: 118.

Pay Basis: Hourly.

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

Benefits

UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions.

Eligibility & Background Check

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Campus Security & Crime Statistics

Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report.

Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.

About the University

The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. The university's attractive size, approximately 9,400 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. We take pride in our ranking as the #1 Public University in the Midwest.

Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. Designated as a Best Place for Working Parents, UNI supports all individuals through family-friendly policies, practices and benefits. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package, enabling us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley and across the state.