Assistant Commandant - Office of the Commandant - Norwich University

Supports the mission of Norwich University to make patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens while developing leaders of character within the Corps of Cadets. Establishes and sustains a disciplined, values-based environment that promotes our Guiding Values and Cardinal Virtues of a Norwich cadet while developing cadets mentally, morally, academically, and physically. Serves as a uniformed member of the Commandant's staff at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel in the Vermont State Militia.

Essential Functions

Leadership Development & Command Oversight

• Develops cadet leaders in alignment with Norwich University Guiding Values and Cardinal Virtues of Norwich Cadet.
• Establishes and maintains a disciplined, ethical command climate grounded in sound judgment and accountability.
• Coaches, mentors, and counsel's cadets while ensuring adherence to university policies and Corps standards.
• Oversees unit training management and leadership development programs aligned with battalion mission requirements.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes training events, including preparation of orders, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
• Advise one or more primary NUCC Regimental Staff sections.
• Serve as Office of the Commandant liaison and advisor to ROTC specialty unit(s).

Cadet Welfare, Discipline & Environment

• Ensures the safety, security, morale, and welfare of cadets within assigned units.
• Maintains good order and discipline, including administration of non-judicial actions short of suspension or dismissal.
• Serves as staff duty officer, as assigned to support campus safety.
• Ensures barracks and cadet living areas meet standards for cleanliness, safety, and functionality.

Academic Success, Retention & Development

• Promotes cadet academic success, retention, and engagement in university support services.
• Guides cadet leaders in supporting the academic performance of their subordinates.
• Identifies at-risk cadets using institutional tools (e.g., EAB) and facilitates appropriate interventions.
• Advises cadets on strategies for academic improvement and personal development.

Fitness & Wellness

• Promotes a culture of physical fitness and overall wellness.
• Assists cadets in their education of comprehensive fitness practices, including conditioning, strength training, and nutrition.

Recruitment & Institutional Support

• Supports Admissions efforts in recruiting, evaluating, and matriculating qualified applicants.
• Conducts Corps of Cadets briefings to perspective rooks and families.

Other Functions

• Assesses the performance of direct reports and provides frequent feedback to optimize their performance.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
• Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
• Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups or other designated bodies as assigned.
• Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
• Lead or participate in personnel hiring search committees.
• Speaks, reads and writes in English.
• Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree required; certificates of advanced education and/or a master's degree are beneficial.
• 5 years of related experience including service as a commissioned officer with training management and command experience.
• Must be capable of wearing a military officer's uniform to Army Regulation 670-1 standards.
• Relate to college level students and affectively deal with parents and family members.
• Be student focused with concern for their health, welfare, growth, development, and success.
• Be able to assess, investigate, solve problems, resolve conflict, advise, mentor, and coach.
• Be a respectful team player and work in collaboration with faculty and staff in various departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with varied constituents, e.g., faculty, staff, students, family members, alumni, friends of Norwich.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook)
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus
• Work evening and weekend hours
• Travel as needed (public or private transportation)

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor work at a computer workstation and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Medium level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.