What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Military and Veterans Programs position at Technical College of the Lowcountry, SC?
Salary : $46,655.00 - $86,321.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort County, SC
Job Type : FTE - Full-Time
Job Number : 171959
Agency : Technical College of the Lowcountry
Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Class Code : : CB75
Position Number : : 61130470 / 144435
Normal Work Schedule : : Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Monday- Thursday 8 : 00am-5 : 30amFriday 8 : 00am-11 : 30am
Pay Band : Band 6
Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024
EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Any request for reasonable accommodations to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 843-525-8253. A resume and official college transcript for all degrees earned ARE REQUIRED for this position and may be attached to the online application or faxed to 843-525-8262. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We regret that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.
Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Job Purpose :
The Director, Military and Veteran Programs is responsible for developing, implementing and ensuring fulfillment of TCL's strategies and policies related to the military affiliated student population (active duty servicemembers, veterans, and dependents of both). Serve as the subject matter expert resource to the campus community for strategies for working with military affiliated students.
Job Functions :
- Directs and manages the day to day operations, activities, promotional efforts and services related to military affiliated students.
- Oversees all recruiting events and initiatives geared toward miliary affiliated students (i.e. base education fairs, military transition seminars, military appreciation day, etc.).
- Assess, monitor and track the performance and needs of the current military affiliated student population, acting on an individual basis or recommending new initiatives affecting the entire population based on identified needs. Partner with other services on campus and in the community to serve military affiliated students.
- Act as the principal advisor for the Student Veterans of America Chapter at the college. Collaborate with other program areas on activities to enhance the overall college experience / inclusion of military affiliated students.
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate personnel. Lead, coach and mentor assigned staff in the performance of their duties.
- Establishes and reviews policy and procedures to ensure conformance with state, federal and institution guidelines. Remain abreast of legislative changes not only related to VA educational benefits, but also other VA benefits with the potential to impact TCL's holistic approach to serving the military affiliated student population.
- Serve as the College's military liaison to local, county, and regional entities (i.e. Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, Military Enhancement Committee, and Defense Community Partnership Project) as directed by the College President.
- Perform other duties as may be directed by Vice President, and or President.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred : A bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years of experience in student services and prior military or military affiliated experience.
Additional Comments
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina's Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race / color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Salary : $46,655 - $86,321
