Program Director for Veteran Services Outreach and Engagement
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Director for Veteran Services Outreach and Engagement
UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university and is in one of America’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. It leverages its location in the state’s largest and most dynamic city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and impactful community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte is the third largest institution within the University of North Carolina system with an enrollment of over 29,000 students. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, 65 Master's degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.
The Division of Student Affairs is the 3rd largest of 9 divisions at UNC Charlotte with over 500 employees and 20 departments. Nearly 6,000 students live on campus with another 7,800 living within walking distance of campus. There are a range of programs and services that support students’ physical and mental wellbeing, introduce them to campus life and Niner Nation and develop skills and competencies that employers desire. The staff work to create inclusive student-centered learning environments where students excel academically and develop personally into their best selves.
The Program Director for Outreach and Engagement is the first point of contact for military-affiliated students seeking enrollment at UNC Charlotte. Responsible for assisting in the recruitment of prospective military affiliated students, the Program Director helps prospective students navigate the complex Veteran Affairs education benefits and the UNC Charlotte administrative and admissions process. The Program Director will plan, implement, and administer programs and initiatives designed to target, recruit and enroll new students.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Director is responsible for recruiting prospective students, following up on leads, providing VA benefit navigation assistant, and guiding students through the enrollment process. The Director will participate in on-campus and off-campus educational fairs, career development fairs, information sessions, and other selected events at military installations, community colleges, and Veteran Service Organizations, etc. The selected candidate is expected to manage the workflow of prospective students quickly and efficiently, by connecting prospective students to the appropriate office for assistance across campus. The Program Director is responsible for achieving delineated recruitment goals.
The selected candidate will be expected to become knowledgeable of UNC Charlotte, the Veteran Services Office, and North Carolina system military- affiliated student benefits and policies. The Program Director is required to communicate policies, procedures, and opportunities available at the university to students, family members and student supporters, military education personnel, and community college partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of two years of experience working directly with military affiliated students in higher education or comparable non-profit organization.
- Demonstrated experience creating, advancing, or enhancing programs, services, and organization climate for military affiliated students.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Willingness to travel domestically and work non-traditional hours as needed, a valid driver’s license is required.
Interested applicants must apply online @ https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/55763
Application submission closes on May 10, 2024.
Anticipated start date is no later than July 1, 2024.
If you have additional questions, contact:
Chris Brasel
cbrasel@charlotte.edu
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
