What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Military and Veteran Services position at UMass Lowell?
General Summary of Position :
The Office of Veterans' Services is responsible for identifying and serving as a resource for currently enrolled and prospective students who have served or are currently serving in the United States military services, and for their dependents receiving veterans' benefits.
The Director is responsible for the recruitment, support, and outreach for students who are veterans; the coordination of services and programs to better serve these students; the development and implementation of strategic planning for returning veterans and their eligible dependents, and the processing and certification of educational benefits.
Minimum Qualifications (Required) :
- Master's Degree with 5 or more years of direct experience working with veterans and / or military members
- will consider candidates with Bachelor's degree and 8 years working with veterans and / or military members
- 5 or more years of professional staff supervision
Additional Considerations :
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This is an SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P19.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information for three references will be required at the time of application.
The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity / expression, marital status, or other protected class.
