We have an outstanding career opportunity for aDeputy Director of Veteran Affairsto join a leading Company located in theChicago, ILsurrounding area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages Veteran Affairs programming.

• Designs, implements and manages an internship program to augment staff and provide additional resources.

• Assists in establishing and managing a Veteran Service Officers Corp, which will deploy Veteran Service Officers.

• Provides information for assistance to all Veteran residents enabling them to receive benefits and aid to which they may be entitled under law.

• Assists with establishing the department's vision and define goals, objectives, and performance metrics.

• Collects data, prepares reports, and monitors progress toward the department's goals and objectives.

• Assists with the preparation of the annual budget and monitors the financial management of the office .

• Monitors relationships with other departments, external service providers and other community stakeholders including outreach efforts.

• Hosts county-sponsored Veteran outreach events and represents the County at external outreach events.

• Assists in overseeing the Veteran Assistance Commission.

• Develops communication tools for the veteran community including newsletters, social media posts, and roundtables.

  Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent PLUS two (2) years of prior experience related to managing or coordinating a Veterans Affairs or similar government service program.

• Status as a veteran in good standing, in one of the five branches of the United States' Armed Services.

• General Knowledge of Federal, state and local Veterans Affairs and/or organizations relating to the assistance of Veterans and their families.

• Knowledge of outreach and support methods and techniques.

• Knowledge of office management principles, supervisory and training techniques and military branches, positions and ranks.

• Skill in financial management and budgetary preparation.

• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy with the general public and in a professional manner either by telephone or in-person .

• Ability to act independently making decisions and addressing problems in the absence of the Director of Veterans Affairs.

• Ability to manage staff.

  Desired Qualifications:

• Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or other related field PLUS two (2) years' experience managing or coordinating a Veterans Affairs program.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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