Military Success Coordinator

Albany State University; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany State University seeks a Military Success Coordinator to retain military-affiliated students through holistic support and programming.

The role focuses on establishing resources, planning Veterans Week activities, hosting RAM Tactics trainings, and representing the Office of Military and Adult Education at events. Sponsorship is not available. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in higher education or military service are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years in higher education or military service.
• 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish resources within the university and community to retain military-affiliated students.
• Establish military-affiliated programming, including Veterans Week activities.
• Host RAM Tactics trainings for faculty and staff.
• Represent the Office of Military and Adult Education at on-campus events, conferences, and education fairs.
• Provide individual VA education benefits counseling.
• Collect academic military-affiliated data.
• Oversee the programming budget.

Skills

Event Planning

VA Benefits knowledge

Admissions & Financial Aid

Banner system

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Military Success Coordinator
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 305861

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Military Support Coordinatorwill focus on the retention of military-affiliated students through holistic individual support and military-affiliated programming.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish resources and services within Albany State University and community organizations in an effort to retain military-affiliated students.
• Establish military-affiliated programming; including planning Veterans Week activities each year
• Host faculty and staff training on military-affiliated students' success called RAM Tactics
• Represent the Office of Military and Adult Education at on-campus events, conferences, and education fairs hosted on military bases
• Provide individual Veteran Administration benefit counseling
• Collect academic military-affiliated data
• Oversee programming budget
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

At least 2 years of experience in high education or military service.

1 year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree

Previous experience as a School Certifying Official or military service.

Proposed Salary

Salary range is from $41,154 to $50,000

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Event Planning
• Knowledge of Veteran Administration Education Benefits is preferred
• Knowledge of admissions, financial aid, and Banner is preferred

Skills

• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Project Management and Event Planning
• Confidentiality in performing duties

Abilities:

• Strong Interpersonal Skills

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at [phone], or by email at [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Albany State University. The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual¿s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (¿protected status¿). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual¿s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual¿s protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution¿s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.