Posting Number: S06070P

Department: Military and Veteran Center

Salary Range: $54,000 - DOQ

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

Reporting to the director, the assistant director will plan, organize and coordinate services, activities, and programs related to military-affiliated students. The assistant director will advise student veterans and connect them to campus and community resources. The position requires knowledge of military culture, transitioning from the military to civilian and/or college environment, and the challenges of military-affiliated students. The position chairs the Veteran Advisory Council. The position functions as the Responsible University Officer ( RUO ) for student organizations associated with the Military and Veteran Center.

What You Will Need – Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of military culture, transitioning from the military to a civilian and/or college environment, and the challenges of military-affiliated students.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills through a variety of mediums (e.g., in person, in writing, and digitally).

• Ability to successfully manage projects concurrently while meeting assigned deadlines and maintaining satisfactory work.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft or related software

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; Three years’ experience working within the U.S. military; One year of experience working higher education setting in an advisory, administrative, program coordination, recruiting or educational capacity; Knowledge of military culture, transitioning from the military to a civilian and/or college environment and the challenges of military-affiliated students.

Preferred Education and Experience:

What We Would Like You to Have –

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• Three – five years of experience in the U.S. military

• Three – five years of experience at an institution of higher education

• Experience conducting in-person or online education or training programs

• Basic proficiency in social media management

• One year of experience at an institution of higher education

Important Message:

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator (ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator (TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu) .