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Job Description
Company Mentor - Office of the
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Commandant of Cadets Locations:
Northfield, VT Posted:
Jan 20, 2026
Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Full-time Ref. No.: AS0301
Salary Type:
Annually Salary Range:
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00
Position ID:
196582
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Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world. Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres. Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, an employee assistance program, paid time off, use of the University pool and fitness center, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. For more information about our benefits, visit https://norwich.trgportal.com .
Job Description:
Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by fostering the personal, professional, and leadership development of cadets within an upper-class company. The Company Mentor is appointed as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Vermont State Militia (VSM). Essential Functions Develops leaders of character who live by the Norwich Guiding Values. Promotes an ethical climate through sound moral judgment and example. Coaches, counsels, and mentors cadets while enforcing university standards and policies. Uses the EAB system to identify and refer at-risk cadets to appropriate support services. Designs, updates, and implements company training plans in coordination with the Assistant Commandant. Monitors cadet performance in academics, training, fitness, and conduct. Mentors and evaluates cadet leaders at all levels. Participates in the Corps promotion and performance evaluation processes. Ensures a professional company environment that promotes discipline, academic success, and leadership development. Reports serious misconduct and assists in company-level investigations as directed. Conducts admissions presentations about Corps life and leadership opportunities. Manages barracks operations, including housing assignments, key control, inventories, and maintenance requests. Communicates with parents and families as permitted under FERPA. Serves as Student Affairs Duty Officer (SADO) on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends. Advises or liaises with designated Corps or ROTC committees, staff sections, or specialty units. Provides Corps prospect briefs to interested cadets and their family members Wears the Vermont State Militia uniform throughout the period of employment. Other Functions Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information. Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner. Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned. Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software. Speaks, reads, and writes in English. Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree. Additional years of experience may substitute for degree. U.S. military veteran or extensive experience working with young adults. Experience in training, instruction, counseling, and mentorship. Knowledge of military customs, flag protocol, drill, and ceremony. Experience with disciplinary or corrective procedures in a military or structured environment. Experience in higher education, student development, or conduct administration preferred. Demonstrated approachability and ability to relate to college students pursuing military, government, or civilian careers. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook) required Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 25 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus Able to wear a military uniform in conformance to Army Regulation 670-1 standards Work some early morning, evening, and weekend hours, and be on-call throughout the night when acting as
Indoor work at a computer workstation and outdoor work for training. High level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes when outdoors.
Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
Application Instructions:
Please provide a cover letter, resume, and Norwich application.
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