Veterans Academic Success Strategist

University of San Diego; San Diego (CA); Híbrido; USD 33 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of San Diego seeks a Military and Veteran Academic Success Coordinator to track, support, and report on the academic progress of military-connected students, guiding their transitions, sense of belonging, and degree attainment. The role emphasizes VA benefits compliance and alignment with USD's strategic plan.

You will collaborate with the Registrar, colleges, and external veterans services, supervise VA work-study students, and develop programs to improve retention and career

Qualificações

• Minimum of two years of experience working in higher education.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in Student Affairs or student support services.
• Proven ability to initiate, coordinate, oversee and complete various projects with minimal supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Provide academic, career, and personal advising to Veteran, Military Affiliated and Active Duty Military student populations to make effective decisions in pursuit of their academic and personal goals.
• Monitor mid-term deficiencies and provide outreach to students individually to identify barriers impacting their scholastic achievement and create strategies to address and eliminate barriers as possible.
• Coordinate tutoring efforts of the Epstein Family Military Center.
• Offer programs on academic related topics such as note taking, study skills, time management, etc.
• Keep abreast of changing degree and certificate programs at the university in order to accurately advise students about the most current course requirements.
• Serve as a liaison to the Registrar’s Office and the Transfer Analyst to assist military connected students with their education plan for effective use of their VA Benefits.
• Serve as a point of contact when advisors from the College and the schools have registration related questions regarding military and veteran student course selection.
• Serve as a liaison to academic departments, student services, and instructional faculty for Veteran related issues.
• In support of students’ well-being, refers students to clinical, recreational and social opportunities on and off campus.

Conhecimentos

Academic advising

Student affairs

Program coordination

Data reporting

VA benefits

Public speaking

Communication

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Higher education experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The University of San Diego seeks a Military and Veteran Academic Success Coordinator to track, support, and report on the academic progress of military-connected students, guiding their transitions, sense of belonging, and degree attainment. The role emphasizes VA benefits compliance and alignment with USD's strategic plan.

You will collaborate with the Registrar, colleges, and external veterans services, supervise VA work-study students, and develop programs to improve retention and career