Assistant Director - Military Outreach & Partnerships - 992209

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Primary Purpose:

Supports the Office of Military Affairs by leading outreach and partnership development efforts to increase awareness of NSU programs and support enrollment growth among military-connected students. Builds and maintains relationships with military installations, veteran-serving organizations, and community partners, and serves as a key external representative of NSU. Coordinates programs, events, and initiatives that promote engagement, student success, and community collaboration.

 

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  $52,000.00

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Executes outreach strategies targeting military installations, veteran-serving organizations, and community partners in support of enrollment goals and partnership development initiatives.

2. Serves as a primary point of contact for military engagement efforts and maintains relationships with military education offices, commands, Transition Assistance Programs (TAP), and veteran-serving organizations.

3. Represents NSU at military installations, education fairs, and community events to promote academic programs, services, and military-affiliated initiatives.

4. Identifies, develops, and supports partnership opportunities that create sustainable enrollment pipelines and enhance community engagement.
5. Provides guidance to prospective students regarding academic programs, admissions processes, and basic VA educational benefits.

6. Collaborates with Admissions, academic colleges, and internal stakeholders to support outreach, recruitment, and enrollment initiatives.

7. Tracks outreach activities, partnership engagement, and prospective student interactions; prepares reports and analyzes trends and outcomes.

8. Supports the promotion and implementation of Military Affairs initiatives and pipeline programs, including the Military Affairs Academic Program (MAAP) and Military-to-Medicine (M2M).

9. Coordinates outreach and event logistics, including travel arrangements, event planning, materials preparation, vendor coordination, follow-up communications, and related expense management in accordance with university policies and procedures.

10. Supports the Director in the planning and execution of programs, events, and outreach initiatives and serves as a backup in the Director’s absence.

11. Provides operational support to the Veterans Resource Center as needed.

12. Completes special projects as assigned.

13. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Working knowledge of military culture and the needs of military-connected students.
2. General understanding of VA education benefits (GI Bill, Tuition Assistance).
3. Knowledge of outreach, recruitment, and partnership development practices.
4. Customer and Personal Service - General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Skills:
1. Active Listening - Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2. Speaking - Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively, including delivering public presentations.
3. Writing and Verbal Communication - Proficient skills in communicating effectively in writing and verbally as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
4. Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
5. Service Orientation - Proficient skills in actively looking for ways to help people.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
7. Building Relationships - Proficient skill