What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Manager, Military and Veteran Services position at Georgian Court University?
Georgian Court University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Site Manager, Military and Veteran Services. This position works with the Director of Military & Veterans Services and Outreach in delivering and coordinating Georgian Court University’s academic programs at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) location. This individual plays a critical role in providing administrative, student support, and liaison services within a military education environment. The position requires flexible work hours, including evenings, and a strong understanding of military culture and student needs.
The successful candidate will be an out-of-the-box thinker, willing to explore strategies and activities for military recruitment. The candidate must possess outstanding written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
The candidate will be willing to work under pressure, work extended hours, such as early mornings, late evenings and weekends, as necessary throughout the year; and can handle multiple tasks at the same time. The candidate will directly support base personnel and GCU faculty, staff, and administration.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in coordinating the day-to-day delivery of GCU academic programs on location, including classroom readiness, signage, and term planning.
- Guide prospective students and their families through GI Bill® benefits and serve as a certified School Certifying Official (SCO).
- Supervise VA Work Study students assigned to the JBMDL location.
- Serve as a primary liaison between GCU and the 87th FSS/FSDE Education & Training Section (E&TS), including regular reporting of enrollment statistics and compliance with base policies.
- Assist with processing student records into the GCU student portal and military portal systems.
- Coordinate with base education staff to process SFS (Security Forces Squadron) base access forms.
- Provide on-base marketing support, distribute promotional materials, and participate in outreach events as needed.
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for instructors, helping them navigate base access procedures and classroom use expectations.
- Assist with scheduling courses, balancing enrollments, and responding to instructor or student concerns.
- Support term preparation, including generating and distributing faculty rosters, room assignments, and class materials.
- Notify the E&TS Chief and university administration of class cancellations including notification to students and coordinating alternatives as needed.
- Participate in end-of-evening facility lock-up duties and ensure proper classroom condition after use.
The minimum qualifications for this position are:
- Bachelor's degree preferred from an accredited college or university, preferred military veteran, spouse or dependent
- 4 years of experience in supervisory roles
- Experience in managing promotion events, customer service, especially working with military affiliated customers
- Experience managing personnel schedules, academic schedules and in meeting the needs of the military affiliated population.
- Position requires working evenings and occasional weekend hours, travel in and out of state, self-management to meet goals and strong communication skills to present strategy and help maintain objectives.
- Valid driver’s license from State of residency.
- Military Background (ID preferred)
**MUST BE US WORK AUTHORIZED**
Salary : $52,000 - $55,800