Contact Name for Applicant
Tricia Smith
Contact Phone for Applicant
540-831-7125
Education/experience
Master’s degree in student affairs, student development, counseling, or related field and 3 or more years of experience in student affairs, military resource centers or similar work environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
Job Summary
The Director of the Military Resources Center is responsible for the leadership, mission, and overall administration of the Military Resource Center ( MRC ). The Director of the MRC will foster an inclusive and innovative culture that supports veteran and military-affiliated students. The Director is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of all MRC services and programs; recruitment, training and supervision of veteran and military-affiliated work study students; effective management and utilization of MRC budget and resources; provision of direct services, support and advocacy for veterans and military-affiliated students; policy development; strategic planning; collaboration with faculty and other constituencies; community outreach and education.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with military resources and benefits, and/or veterans and military-affiliated students. Advanced project planning and program implementation and management abilities. Fiscal management experience. Ability to effectively hire, train evaluate and supervise professional, military-affiliated, veteran, and student staff members. Ability to develop positive advisory relationships with student veterans and military dependents. Ability to cultivate positive partnerships across an organization and foster a collaborative work environment. Ability to work independently as well as work with colleagues as a member of an office team. Proficiency in working with a computer and ability to learn and navigate usage of various software utilized by the University. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands and tasks. Available for evenings and weekends periodically/as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a military and/or veteran resource center. Direct work experience with a military resource center in a higher education environment.
Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience.
Posting Date
04/08/2024
Application Review Date
05/06/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check
Statement of Economic Interest is required
No
Alternate work schedule
Required Licenses
Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.