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Director of Military Affairs
Director of Military AffairsTexas A&M University-San Antonio • San Antonio, TX, US
Director of Military Affairs

Director of Military Affairs

Texas A&M University-San Antonio • San Antonio, TX, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Military Affairs

The Director of Military Affairs provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for all programs and services supporting military-affiliated studentsincluding active duty, veterans, reservists, and their dependents. Under general direction, the Director oversees compliance with federal and state regulations, manages military-related benefits, leads outreach and retention initiatives, fosters partnerships that advance student success, and collaborates with the ROTC programs. This role also serves as a campus and community advocate for military-affiliated students and supervises staff within the Office of Military Affairs.

Salary : $80,000 annually

Responsibilities :

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System policies related to military and veteran education benefits (e.g. VA, Hazlewood Act, etc.)
  • Oversee certification and processing of federal and state VA education benefits to include the Hazlewood Act exemption, and other Department of Defense military student benefits.
  • Serve as the liaison to the State Approving Agency (SAA); establish relationships with federal, state and local veterans' services agencies and serves as the University subject matter expert on veterans' educational programs, policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Conduct quality control of student records, enrollment, and internal communication to confirm eligibility and accuracy.
  • Train and certify staff in benefit processing systems and provide professional development opportunities. (e.g., VA Enrollment Manager, Banner).

Student Support, Outreach & Retention :

  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the enhancement of a welcoming, encouraging, and supportive campus environment for Veterans and all military connected students.
  • Develop and implement a mechanism to identify program needs including but not limited to financial and academic matters and determine resources to meet those needs.
  • Implement plans, programs, and processes to enhance and facilitate enrollment for the veteran population.
  • Monitor student progress and implement retention strategies throughout the student lifecycle.
  • Organize programming and campus / community events for military affiliated students.
  • Build partnerships with community, governmental, and military organizations.
  • Assist with operations, recruitment, and expansion strategies for Army and Airforce ROTC programs; create pipeline for Marine / Navy ROTC opportunities.

    • Veteran Advocacy :

  • Serve as the spokesperson for military and veteran student needs on campus and in the community.
  • Develop partnerships with military installations, veteran-serving organizations, and government agencies.
  • Promote awareness of veteran issues to faculty, staff, and administration.
  • Represent the university at veteran and military community events.
  • Collaborate with academic departments and colleges to serve as a veteran advocate for new programs and course offerings.

    • Leadership & Supervision :

  • Manage daily operations of the Office of Military Affairs.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate professional staff, student employees, and interns.
  • Approve leave, assign duties, and oversee professional development opportunities for staff.
  • Manage departmental budget and expenditures to the extent authorized, ensuring expenditures are necessary and directly related to supporting the institutions enrollment goals.
  • Provide data reports and assessments on military student outcomes, retention, and graduation rates.
  • Prepare annual report for Military Affairs and prepare annual assessment plan according to University requirements.

    • Other Duties :

  • Serve on university committees and working groups.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • Required Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in related field.
  • Ten (10) years of related experience working with veterans in a higher education setting.

    • Preferred Required Education and Experience :

  • Master's degree in higher education administration, public administration, business, counseling, or related field.
  • Military service background or close military family affiliation.
  • Experience with systems such as Banner, VA Enrollment Manager, Tungsten, and Academic Institution Portal (AiPortal).
  • Record of successful program development, student retention initiatives, and community engagement.

    • Applicant Instructions :

    Please make sure to provide the following documents :

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume / CV
  • Professional References

    • Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

    Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

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