Military-Connected Student Programs Coordinator

Job Duties:

Develops and implements programs and services, maintains relationships with stakeholders, and represents the institution as a student military and veteran identity expert. Administer veteran and military benefits under federal and state rules, regulations, and guidelines. Provides information to prospective students and assists students in their educational pursuits through connections to campus resources, advising, and community building. Educates and advocates for the needs of military connected students. These services and initiatives will aid in student success and retention efforts at UW-Superior.

The Veteran and Nontraditional Student Center is housed under the Department of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The center serves all students who need support. The position will also include serving as a resource for the campus in working with the needs of a variety of student populations. Some nights and weekends are required.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups, providing information and education on military connected students

• Provides students connections to campus resources, advising, and community building opportunities to foster student success and sense of belonging

• Contributes to the development, execution, and review of programs and services designed to meet unit objectives

• Advocates for military connected students in all aspects of campus life and promotes a campus philosophy of military and veteran identity inclusiveness

• Manages benefit eligibility, benefit advising, and accurate delivery of benefits for military connected individuals

Department: Department of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Division of Student Affairs

Reports To: Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Additional duties specific to the position:

• Provide direct service to veteran and military-connected students with internal and external resources.
• Manage and promote the center and the services it provides for the retention of veteran and military-connected students.
• Hire, train, supervise and provide on-going leadership development for student staff.
• Serve as an advocate for veteran and military-connected students.
• Create and facilitate student development opportunities and success initiatives for veteran and military-connected students.
• Collaboratively organize and deliver orientation sessions geared toward veteran and military-connected student needs.
• Manage current budget associated with veteran and military-connected student recruitment and retention.
• Secure external funding (ex. grant funding donations) to supplement operational budget, write and submit state funded grant proposals on a biennial basis.
• Provide supervision for the Veterans' Benefit Services Associate (VA certifying official), providing feedback and participating in cross-training for necessary functions of this position, which is shared with the Registrar’s Office
• Serve as a liaison (and potentially staff advisor) to recognized student organizations, such as those which enhance the academic experiences and campus life for veterans.
• Support UW Superior’s effort to recruit and retain students.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of designing and implementing college student development programs.
• Knowledge of veteran and military-affiliated student needs/trends and support services to address those needs.
• Knowledge of best practices in selecting and supervising student and professional staff.
• Ability to present training to students, faculty/staff, and/or other audiences.
• Ability to effectively prepare and manage budgets, grants, and external funding sources.
• Knowledge of planning and executing programs and events.
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with a variety of populations on campus.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of using web-based technologies such as (but not limited to): Microsoft Office 365, student information systems, budget management systems, or student success systems.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for the purpose of conducting university business and meet the criteria for operation of state-owned-vehicles – Policy 615

Required Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution with three (3) years as a veteran/service member or experience working with students who are veteran/service members/dependents of a service member.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with one (1) year as a veteran/service member or experience working with students who are veteran/service members/dependents of a service member.

- Valid driver’s license.

This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education related to education, college student development/personnel, leadership, or related field.
• 2+ years’ work experience in veteran services or student development in a higher education setting.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this position is: $45,000 - $48,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact Traci Johnson at [email protected].  

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on July 30, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Please click the “Apply” button to begin the application process. You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload:

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) Proof of military service, in applicable

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.