William James College Hiring for Assistant Director, Military and Veterans Programs at Boston, MA Full Time

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Military and Veterans Programs reports to the Program Director
and will assist in the leadership and development of military and veteran programming in the following areas: personal development for the
military and veteran student community; community engagement and program development, and field education placement development. This
position will also assist in identifying new and or expanding opportunities to grow enrollment and actively seek new funding sources while
supporting the Director’s oversight of program operations and providing a supportive community for military-connected students,
faculty, staff and their families. Performs, coordinates, and oversees technical and administrative support work within the department. May
supervise work study students or other personnel. 

Essential Functions

• Provides
  administrative support and meets regularly with the Program Director concerning management issues, status of projects, administrative
  functions (including scheduling), and other operational issues.
• Continuously develops and maintains strong relationships with
  faculty and staff as well as military, and veteran students and those enrolled in the MVP concentration to support successful completion of
  their program. This includes but is not limited to program development, referral services and or mentorship in support of military and
  veteran students and/or their families.
• Provides support related to building effective partnerships with sponsoring
  organizations, field sites, and/or new funding resources to include assistance with reports, grant applications, financials, or other
  documentation that may be needed.
• Acts as a point of contact and establishes relationships regarding recruitment and admissions,
  orientation, student advising and graduation, among others to recruit and retain military and veteran students. 
• Serves as a
  liaison to the alumni office, marketing department, and other internal departments to ensure our department is represented appropriate
  within initiatives throughout the school as needed.
• Schedules and manages meeting and events as needed.
• Assists on special
  projects as needed. 

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in psychology, counseling,
  organizational leadership, education or public health or administration with 2 years related job experience preferred. Bachelor’s
  degree with 5 years of related job experience may be considered.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently is a
  must.
• Competence with technology is essential including: Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel a must), Constant Contact
  (preferred), and database reporting tools (a plus).
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills, time management and
  problem-solving abilities, capacity for innovation and collaboration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with underserved populations and/or interest in behavioral/ mental health issues or social justice.
• Active-duty military experience strongly recommended and preferred, but related professional experience as a civilian working with
  military service members or veterans and/or their families may also be considered.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  required 

Benefits

Our benefits package includes generous health, vision and dental
insurance, eligibility for both College funded 401(a) retirement plan and Employer sponsored 403(b) plan, company paid life and long term
disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.

William James
College is not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employment at William James College
may qualify for The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employer

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Interested candidates should
submit:

1. A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A list of
   three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior
   permission.)

Materials should be submitted electronically to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=40dab9cd-14a1-4d29-b356-da8c9cb6fb6f&c
cId= 19000101_000001&lang=en_US