Coordinator, Veteran And Military Student Success

Position Information

Posting Number 20240099NE Job Title Coordinator, Veteran and Military Student Success Number of Vacancies 1 About Murray State

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

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Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 12 Months Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly) Department Veteran's Affairs Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Manage Office of Veteran and Military Student Success. Responsible for retention and recruitment of veteran and military students. Certifies academic records for veteran students Counsels students regarding academic and governmental regulations.

• Certification of academic records for all veteran students, benefits counseling, expediting claims, and ensuring the certification of veteran benefits comply with Veterans Administration and other related regulations.

• Must perform duties independently with minimal supervision, and exercise careful judgment to resolve sensitive issues related to the daily administration of veteran services.

• Responsible for researching and interpreting laws and regulations governing receipt of veteran educational benefits and for assisting veterans approving agencies in conducting annual audits, as well as advising the Registrar of pending circumstances or events in which have influence on institutional policy concerning veterans affairs.

• Supervise VA Certification Specialist and student employees

• Coordinates recruitment initiatives including initiatives at Ft. Campbell and other military facilities.

• Supervise the Office of Veteran and Military Student Success and the Veteran and Military Student lounge.

• Liaison with the Bursar's Office, Registrar, Enrollment Management, Student Engagement and Success, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs and external constituents such as Veterans Affairs, Vocational; Rehabilitation, and mental health professionals to support student success, persistence, retention, and graduation.

• Assist with Summer Orientation, Great Beginnings, Family Weekend, Racer Days, New Student Open House, and other recruitment and enrollment activities/events.

• Liaison with the Veteran Student Organization and advisor

• Maintain positive military related rankings

• Coordinate the MSU Veterans Day Celebration and Program

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Experience working directly with veterans and other college students.

• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills.

• Must have the ability to exercise sound decision-making and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Must be able to successfully perform duties in stressful, time sensitive situations.

• Ability to ensure confidentiality and privacy.

• Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Master's degree.

• Experience working with VA Once and Similar VA office online software.

Posting Date 06/24/2024 Closing Date 07/08/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Hourly Rate $19.00 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications) Work Hours Physical Demands