SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Director reports to the Director of the Schreiner Institute and serves as the main contact for all veteran and active-duty students (VAD) at Schreiner University, offering outreach and student support services. In 1923, Schreiner University began as a military institute for young men (and later young women) to offer “facilities for high grade instruction and military training for boys and young men as preparation for college and university work.” The Associate Director is responsible for assisting the Director in managing the operations of the Schreiner Institute (SI) in carrying out and overseeing this rich heritage and tradition by ensuring that the university remains dedicated to those who have served, or are currently serving, in the military. The person in this leadership position will work with multiple agencies and programs and will draw upon an extensive knowledge of resources available to veteran benefits and how those benefits best apply within the context of higher education. The Associate Director is responsible for recruiting veterans or active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces to Schreiner University.

The Associate Director will have a solid understanding of current federal and state legislation pertaining to the benefits offered to military service veterans and their dependents.

The Associate Director will be responsible for assisting with the recruitment and operations of all programs within the Schreiner institute, including but not limited to, ROTC, Military Academy Preparatory School, Drum and Bugle, Rifle, Leadership Training, and other units of the SI Corps of Cadets.

Additionally responsible for working with the Director of the Schreiner Institute regarding the strategic growth and creation of new Schreiner Institute events, programs and partnerships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Assist with leadership, oversight, and management of all programs within the Schreiner Institute
• Teach IDST 1301 sections of the Schreiner Institute Learning Community as needed
• Assist in the creation and implementation of the leadership curriculum managed by the Schreiner Institute
• Assist with helping VAD students matriculate to the university, providing assistance throughout the recruitment, application, financial aid, enrollment, and advising processes
• Serve as a liaison/support personnel member on behalf of VAD students as the advance toward fulfilling their degree requirements and consider career exploration
• Advise VAD students and their dependents of the opportunities offered through various military service benefits
• Collaborate with a variety of campus offices to ensure the university supports and are responsive to the needs of VAD students and their families to ensure Schreiner’s commitment to promoting a VAD friendly campus environment.
• Assist with partnering with outside agencies, boards, and organizations (e.g., Veteran Services Offices, military-friendly non-profits, local businesses, high school JROTC programs, etc.) in support of SI and VAD students
• Assist with representing Schreiner University and SI before state, regional, and national organizations, and-as appropriate or necessary-through public relations opportunities offered by media outlets
• Assist with providing direct leadership and oversight of the development and evaluation of campus-related VAD student initiatives (e.g., learning communities, on-campus VAD programming and related events, VAD-tailored recreation and wellness programming that ensures compliance with policies and procedures of the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration)
• Assist with developing and implementing recruitment strategies targeting active and ex-military personnel
• Assist with developing SI’s mission and related goals, programs, services, and budgets in conjunction with the Director and Office of Student Affairs
• Assist with providing input and assistance in developing a comprehensive marketing plan to promote internal and external visibility of SIMA and Schreiner University as a veteran friendly institution for returning and current veterans and their families
• Oversee a campus Student Veterans Association
• preparing reports and presents information to campus administration, external organizations, current donors, prospective donors, local veteran service organizations, and other key external stakeholders as requested
• Serving as a certifying official and liaison between campus, local, and regional VA offices
• Assist with hiring, training and supervising VA work-study students
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license, related insurance and good driving record.
• Must have completed a bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree required.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with students, faculty, and staff, as well as with external constituents.
• Must have military experience in one of the branches of the United States Armed Forces.
• Must have an understanding of current state and federal student benefits.
• Must be able to work well individually and in groups.
• Must be able to work professionally and collaboratively with others.
• Must be a someone who is proactive, can begin projects will little supervision, can meet deadlines, and can maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to manage the services and programs for veteran students with minimal direction from assigned supervisor.

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