Veteran & Military Student Success Advocate

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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