Assistant Director, Veteran Resource Center

Summary:

The Assistant Director of the LSUS Veterans Resource Center provides support to the Director to ensure that all eligible students are aware of their benefits. This person assists students from various branches of the military, veterans, and military affiliated students. Reports to the VRC Director and is a full-time, unclassified position. This summary is not a comprehensive or all-inclusive description of duties and responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education or veterans' affairs Prior university or higher education experience with processing of student veteran education benefits. Solid project management and organizational skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Attention to detail with strong administrative skills and a commitment to accuracy in data management. Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism, collegiality, and excellent customer service. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with student veterans and their families regarding veterans' education benefits, i.e., new and existing laws governing same, and what veterans' services are available to them through proactive communication Serves as alternate VA School Certifying Official; assists with certifying students and submitting tuition/fees in accordance with institutional policies and procedures Assists VRC director with establishing and maintaining agency and community relationships and networks; participates in Financial Aid/VA outreach activities to include presentations, on and off campus. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Collects, evaluates, and analyzes data and prepares administrative reports on the utilization and effectiveness of support services offered through the Veterans Resource Center. Supervises the student navigator assigned to the VRC Perform additional duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

Communication:

Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience/customer/situation.

Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively in group settings. Service to

Customer and LSU:

Ability to focuses on providing positive experiences for stakeholders.

Delivering Results:

Ability to focus on achieving outcomes.

Problem-Solving:

Ability to overcome barriers to success.

Leading Others:

Ability to inspire, guide, and support individuals and teams towards achieving common goals. To apply for this vacancy, click on the provided link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/5356588/assistant-director-veterans-resource-center which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. •Resumes

WILL NOT

be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.• Physical and Environmental Demands Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (

Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated

Light Work:

(1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. LSUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.