What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Military-Connected Student Success position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
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Job Title
Assistant Director, Military-Connected Student Success
Job Grade
AB21S
Division
Office of the Chancellor
College/Dept
State and Government Relations
Department
Military Connected Resource Center
Requisition Number
2024-00357
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
M-F/8-5
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
52000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
The Assistant Director, Military-Connected Student Success (AD-MCSS) is a student success position within the Office of Military and Veterans Services and is responsible for supporting the military-connected learners enrolled at UNO. The AD-MCSS reports to the Director of Federal & Military Relations and will collaborate with numerous campus departments and support services to coordinate student success services. Core responsibilities include full student life-cycle support from assisting in the admissions and transfer processes as well as student outreach which focuses on persistence and completion of military-connected learners. Will help assist in developing and implementing programs for military-connected students at UNO. This position is located in the Military-Connected Resource Center.
The AD-MCSS serves as an advocate and resource for military-connected students who seek UNO learning opportunities and related services. Serving as an expert in military-connected student needs, funding sources, and military credit transfer are critical.
An understanding and vision for academic partnerships, student support services, and best practices in the post-traditional student landscape with military-connected communities is essential for success. The AD-MCSS must have strong communication proficiencies, be detail oriented and deadline driven, is comfortable with decision-making, and possesses strong interpersonal skills.
All members of the OMAVS team are expected to participate and contribute to the success of the operations of the unit, provide services to our students, and fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Student Services and Support
Duties:
Provide exemplary service to prospective and current students; partner with program academic advisors, collaborate with UNO departments and units, as well as on-base and area stakeholders to support students through the student lifecycle; stay abreast of state, federal and institutional policies that affect military-connected students and provide recommendations; identify and implement student-centered high impact practices
Percentage Of Time
45
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Outreach & Engagement
Duties:
Proactively make contact with applicants, newly admitted and currently enrolled students to check in, build relationships, and encourage utilization of campus and virtual resources. Establish communication plan for continuous outreach focused on recruitment and retention.
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Office Support
Duties:
Assist in with office admin tasks such as phones, front desk, and walk-in student needs
Percentage Of Time
25
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study
Required Experience
Two or more years of full-time work history in higher education or working with military-connected community
Required License/Certification
NA
Required Additional Qualifications:
NA
Preferred Education
NA
Preferred Experience
Familiarity with military connected communities and learners and knowledge of credit for prior learning principles and opportunities.
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
