Director VETs Office VP of Enrollment Management

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The
VP of Enrollment Management
invites applications for a
VETs Office Director
to join their team on-campus. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment, the individual occupying this position is the point of contact assigned to network and collaborate with external stakeholders, including legislators and other elected officials, military installation commanders, and veteran association leadership. The person in this position must develop, implement, and continually assess collaborative partnerships that support and expand the military student population at UM. The person assigned to this position will network and collaborate with stakeholders across campus to build effective relationships and communicate strategies for supporting military-affiliated students and create a more veteran and military friendly campus. The individual occupying this role must act as an expert resource for UM leadership on issues related to military.
The person assigned to this role will manage all aspects of VA and TA certification to ensure university compliance and accuracy with all VA rules and regulations. The individual assigned to this position serves as the point of contact for Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and State of Montana for VA certification. This position works to ensure UM maintains funding eligibility by interpreting and implementing complex and changing regulations. The person in this role will also work to ensure required VA and TA communication, reporting and responses to inquiries and complaints are accurate and on time. This position must work to identify and resolve UM barriers that impact students receiving VA benefits with a continued emphasis on process improvement.
Duties include, but not limited to:
Create and implement a long-range, strategic plan to build a data-driven, sustainable department aimed at providing superior support to military-affiliated University of Montana (UM) students
Establish goals, monitor progress and hold staff accountable for fulfilling their assigned duties and responsibilities
Gather, provide and adjust strategy based on outcomes of data
Provide strategic guidance and direction for the department by aligning resources with strategic priorities while leading continuous analysis of needs, effectiveness and efficiencies
Maximize use of technology in all operational and strategic aspects of student support
Conduct assessments (and implement appropriate improvement plans based on said assessments)
Increase enrollment of military-affiliated UM students
Develop and implement an enrollment management plan focused on military affiliated students at UM in consultation with associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and the UM President
Analyze enrollment data to determine effectiveness of tactics and make data-informed decisions
Closely collaborate with appropriate personnel within Admissions, Student Success and Marketing departments
Prepare and manage all aspects of VETS budget
Serve as the lead point of contact for all our military personnel
Participate in or lead university-wide planning as expert on military service issues
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package
including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Required Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication
In depth knowledge of the US military and the educational opportunities afforded to the military. Demonstrated leadership, decision making, writing and editing skills
Strong sense of initiative and well-developed leadership/team building skills
Proven record of project management
Experience ensuring compliance with complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures. etc.
Ability to coordinate and execute large and small events
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and lead a project to completion
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Strong cross-cultural interpersonal skills
The ability to present **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in a positive way to diverse populations
Experience with long-range strategic planning
Proactively address issues and recommend solutions
Prefer knowledge of the unique needs of a student-centered environment
Must have the ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, ability to manage competing demands and handle unexpected events while maintaining a professional demeanor
Minimum Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field and minimum five years of professional, management experience in higher education or military
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in related field
Experience working in higher education in Financial Aid, Advising or Admissions
Veteran status
About the VETS Office and UM
The Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) Office was created by **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. to serve our veterans and their family members. We serve as the primary liaison for Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits between **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., the VA, Federal Tuition Assistance, and the student. The office serves as the main location to meet other Veterans, receive assistance with services, and to hear about events that may be of interest. Our goal is to increase the retention and graduation rates for our student population and to assist in the recruitment of new students using VA benefits.
To learn more about **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
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University Highlights
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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