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Posting Summary
Position Number 6086-0000-0000-601 Classification Title Director, Office of Military & Veterans Affairs Working Title Director of Military & Veterans Affairs Division Academic Affairs Department/Unit Enrollment Management Section Military & Veterans Affairs Center (section) Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs is to oversee the recruitment, admission process and support for University veterans, guardsmen, reservists and their dependents and assist them in utilizing their educational benefit to complete a program of study. The Office of Military & Veterans Affairs manages all veteran support services and events for the campus and serves as a source of veteran administration expertise.
Description of Work
The Director of the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs is responsible for the development and coordination of a comprehensive program of support services for veteran, military and dependent students at the University. The Director serves as the principle advocate for student veterans, military and dependents as well as ensures the quality of policies, programs activities and services designed to enhance their educational experiences. The Director also serves as the University's liaison with outside agencies and offices, at the state and federal levels, whose work impacts the lives of veterans, military and their family members.
Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position
Possess a working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities related to all veteran benefits programs. Ability to direct, manage and implement all aspects of the veteran benefits programs. Possess a working knowledge of undergraduate and graduate degree program requirements, institutional academic policies, and veterans' education benefits programs. Possess the ability to present clear, concise information, both orally and in writing. Possess the ability to establish professional and cooperative working relationships with various University offices, students, parents, community colleges, government agencies, and the general public. Possess the ability to establish and maintain quality, trusting relationships with students who have experienced possible traumatic events. Possess excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
Minimum Training and Experience
Possess a Master's degree with at least two years of experience working with service members or military service as an Officer and/or Senior Enlisted veteran or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Management Preferences Position Recruitment Range Position Category Staff Position Status Permanent Full Time FLSA Exempt
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EHRA00601P Job Open Date 07/13/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
EHRA OSHR Statement
This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.
AA/EEO Statement
Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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Do you have at least two years of experience working with service members or military service as an Officer and/or Senior Enlisted veteran?
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