Assistant Director, Military Affiliated Student Center

Weber State University

Ogden, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Administrative Skills, Air Force, Alliance/Partner Management, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Computer Terminals, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Department of Veterans Affairs, Depth Perception, Employee Relations, Event Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Aid, Government, Higher Education, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Military, Operations, Operations Management, People Management, Philosophy, Registrar, Regulations, SCO Unix Operating System, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Student Services, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Veterans Benefits
LOCATION
Ogden, UT
POSTED
2 days ago

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Director, Military Affiliated Student Center Requisition Number S02403P Position Category Staff Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade E32 Salary FLSA Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function

The Assistant Director of the Military Affiliated Student Center (MASC) supports the Director in advancing Weber State University's commitment to military affiliated and veteran students. This position plays a key role in coordinating student support services and certifications, programming, and daily operations across the Ogden Campus, Davis Campus, and Hill Air Force Base locations. The Assistant Director contributes to outreach, enrollment, and retention efforts, and assists with the administration of tuition assistance and veterans' education benefits for active-duty service members, veterans, dependents, and other military-connected students.

In collaboration with the Director, the Assistant Director helps maintain strategic partnerships with Hill Air Force Base and supports the implementation of the university's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hill Education Office. The role also assists with the coordination of the federally funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program, including outreach, event planning, and compliance support. The Assistant Director is expected to build, maintain, and strengthen collaborative relationships with key personnel in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Education, and veteran service organizations (VSO) across Utah to enhance support services and advocacy for military affiliated students.

This position also serves as a School Certifying Official (SCO), ensuring accurate and timely processing of VA education benefits and tuition assistance. The Assistant Director supervises student employees and/or part-time staff, contributes to departmental planning and assessment, and represents the center in university and community settings. This is a dynamic leadership role focused on fostering a welcoming, supportive environment for military-affiliated students and ensuring their success at Weber State University.

This position manages compliance with federal and state military and Veterans Affairs regulations and tuition assistance programs. The assistant director serves as the technical and training lead for School Certifying Official (SCO), overseeing the certification process and ensuring timely and accurate processing of students' G.I. Bill and veterans tuition assistance.

The assistant director assists in the preparation and administration of department budgets and manages daily operations. As a member of the Military Affiliated Student Center team, this role completes special and technical projects; manages system maintenance for assigned areas; serves on committees at the division, institutional, regional and state levels in cooperation with, or the absence of, the director; and participates in state and national professional organizations and regular professional development.

Required Qualifications

Required:

  • Master's degree
  • Three years of full-time experience working in higher education, such as a registrar's office, academic advising, Military Affiliated or Veterans Services Office, Veterans Upward Bound or TRIO program, student support services, admissions, financial aid/tuition assistance, or related area.
  • One or more years of direct supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

  • Experience with military affiliated student support services, grant programs, or tuition assistance programs
  • Experience building strategic initiatives, outreach efforts, and building collaborative partnerships
  • Strong technical fluency, including experience using a Student Information System such as Ellucian Banner, reporting tools, and a degree audit tool like Ellucian DegreeWorks (CatTracks)
  • Demonstrated understanding of federal and state Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense policies and procedures
  • Experience working with first-generation, low-income, physically disabled, or other special populations
  • Demonstrated commitment to educational access and student success
  • Spanish-language proficiency or fluency

A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 07/01/2026 Review Date 07/15/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references. A philosophy statement can be included as an optional document.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin July 15, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28718

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection). The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

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    • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No. If yes, please enter your W# (W followed by eight numbers).

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    • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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    • What is your Philosophy for serving students?

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    • Please describe in detail how your background and experience would be applicable for this position in a College/University setting

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    • Tell us how you maintain constant performance while under time and work load pressures.

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    • Do you have experience working with grants?

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    • What experience do you have reading and understanding government jargon, such as federal and state laws, service branch regulations, or Department of Veteran Affairs guidelines and procedures?

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    • Do you have experience working with servicemembers or do you have a military-affiliation? If so, please describe your experience and affiliation.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts
  • List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents

  • Philosophy Statement

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