Military and Veteran Academic Success Coordinator, Student Life

Posting #: 1399
Position Status: Part-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Student Affairs, Staff

Position Title & Department:

Military and Veteran Academic Success Coordinator, Student LifePosting #

1399

University Description:

The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

This is a part-time, regular position with retirement benefits. This position is 25 hours per week for 44 weeks per year, with significantly reduced hours for 8 weeks per year.

Responsible for tracking, supporting and reporting the academic progress of military connected students in support of Veterans Administration regulation compliance. Support students’ transitions, sense of belonging, academic success, retention and graduation as well as career readiness. Ensure academic compliance with VA benefits. Periodically, this position may be asked to lead or contribute to either ad hoc or ongoing division/campus projects outside the scope of their day-to-day activities. Receives supervision from the Director, Military and Veteran Programs. This position supervises Work Study Students.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supporting Academic Ability

• Provide academic, career, and personal advisement to Veteran, Military Affiliated and Active Duty Military student populations to make effective decisions in pursuit of their academic and personal goals.
• Monitor mid-term deficiencies and provide outreach to students individually to identify barriers impacting their scholastic achievement and create strategies to address and eliminate barriers as possible.
• Coordinate tutoring efforts of the Military and Veterans’ Center
• Keep abreast of changing degree and certificate programs at the university in order to accurately advise students about the most current course requirements.
• Serve as a liaison to the Registrar’s Office and the Transfer Analyst to assist military connected students with their education plan for effective use of their VA Benefits.
• Serve as a point of contact when advisors from the College and the schools have registration related questions regarding military and veteran student course selection.
• Serve as a liaison to academic departments, student services, and instructional faculty for Veteran related concerns.
• In support of students’ well-being, refers students to clinical, recreational and social opportunities on and off campus.

Compliance

• Familiarity with policies specific to Veteran, Military Affiliated and Active Duty Military populations including Veteran, Military Affiliated and Active Duty benefits, educational planning, and military transcripts.
• Act as secondary School Certifying Official (SCO) in accordance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official Handbook; consult with VA officials, the State Approving Agency, and other certifying officials for assistance with regulations and compliance procedures for resolution of complex problems.
• Create and complete reports as required to ensure compliance.
• Monitor student course work to ensure compliance with the educational plan developed by the student and counselor to avoid under/over payment and institutional liability; process student enrollment certifications, unit changes and enrollment verifications; process VA documents/forms related to educational benefits.
• Supervise 2-3 VA Work study students, providing guidance and oversight for their work (in support of academic support: tutoring, resource referral, orientation, peer mentoring).

Student Transition

• Assist in the coordination of orientation and onboarding of military connected students.
• Lead group presentations including student-interest workshops and seminars, orientations, group advising, and other matriculation functions.
• Participate in curriculum development, program review, assessment of student learning/area outcomes, and other activities as requested.

Sense of Belonging

• Creates, implements and evaluates programs related to the co-curricular learning outcomes.
• Engages students in conversation about their holistic development and campus connection while discussing academic progress.
• Provides referrals to other campus resources and services as determined through individual conversations and contacts.
• Encourages students to become involved in co-curricular opportunities including student organizations (particularly those which support their career aspirations), research, intramurals and recreation opportunities, among others.

Support Students' Sense of Purpose

• Serves as a liaison with the Career Development Center
• Develops, implement and assess career networking opportunities
• Assists in connecting students with military friendly employers
• Works with outside veteran service organizations and other resources to supplement their education and career preparedness.

Other Responsibilities

• May be requested to participate in events both on and off campus representing the department and the university.
• Attend staff meetings, committee meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Complete ad hoc reports as requested.
• Serve as a secondary VA certifying official with regards to certifying students during high traffic periods and/or when the primary certifying official is out of the office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in Student Affairs or student support services or related field required.
• Willingness to support the Catholic mission and vision of the University (required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in student affairs, student development, higher education or a related field preferred.
• Experience advising at the college level, academic advising preferred.
• Familiarity with Catholic higher education preferred
• Familiarity with serving military connected students (preferred).

Performance Expectations: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of college student development; higher education administration; college student learning; and assessment methods, principles, and concepts.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to use current technology to present material to large groups of people.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to handle several major projects simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work well independently and in a dynamic team environment, and interface well with many individuals (administrators, faculty, students and staff) using tact and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to initiate, coordinate, oversee and complete various projects with minimal supervision

Special Conditions of Employment:

• This position is 25 hours per week for 44 weeks per year, with significantly reduced hours for 8 weeks per year.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Posting Salary:

$23.00-$23.75 per hour; Retirement Benefits.

The University of San Diego offers a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period). Please visit the benefits section of our website to view more information: USD: Human Resources: Retirement Benefits

Special Application Instructions:Resume and Cover Letter Required Click Apply Now to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu Additional Details:

Hours: 25 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 2:00pm for 44 weeks per year. Significantly reduced hours for 8 weeks per year.

Closing date: September 10, 2019

Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

Advertised: September 05, 2019 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: September 10, 2019 Pacific Daylight Time