Military Advocate

Serves as an advocate for military students, including academic, administrative, and support services. Oversees and evaluates veteran recruiting activities and effectiveness.

• Proposes and implements policies and procedures that impact military and veteran students. Maintains a communication network with appropriate University departments and external constituents to access services for students.
• Assesses, supports, coaches, and advises military students with all aspects of student life related to entry, assimilation, retention, and graduation.
• Collaborates with campus partners on grant proposals and development efforts to secure additional funding to better support students and the campus community regarding the student-veteran population.
• Evaluates and assesses the effectiveness of recruiting and retention programs and activities. Make recommendations or adjustments to increase the recruitment of veteran students to the University
• Manages the budget to ensure proper use of funds for program support and marketing purposes. Performs other administrative and campus responsibilities as required.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three years' relevant experience.
• Supervisory or lead experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2023-12-05