Deputy Commandant of Cadets

Job Description

Deputy Commandant of Cadets Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

The Deputy Commandant of Cadets reports to the Vice Commandant and is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to a full time Corps of Cadets. The Corps of Cadets was established in 1872. The Virginia Tech 1000 plus member Corps of Cadets offers student cadets invaluable opportunities for superior leadership training and individual and career development. Virginia Tech is the first landgrant university in the nation to combine the leader development curriculum of a Corps experience with academic coursework in leadership to award a minor in leadership studies.

Core Responsibilities:
In collaboration with Vice Commandant and other Deputy Commandants establishes and implements short and longrange organizational goals objectives strategic plans; program development implementation and evaluation; policy review and development; and operating procedures. Monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness that includes staffing and budget; effects changes required for improvement.
Develop general knowledge of all departmental functions and processes in order to serve as resource to others. Ensures compliance with state and university policies in department operations.
Lead professional and student staff in developing supportive and multicultural environments through community development and educational programming.
Develop and implement programs and services to achieve the Corps mission to graduate leaders of character who are instilled with the values and skills essential for leadership success in service to the nation.
Guide student development in skills required for success as leaders academic excellence cultural awareness selfresponsibility and social interaction. Provide appropriate counseling and referral for individual students and staff when needed.
Cultivate on and offcampus relationships and partnering efforts that facilitate the achievement of institutional Corps goals and objectives. Participate in Corps recruitment and retention initiatives.
Oversees recruitment training supervision professional development and evaluation of assigned cadet leaders and staffs.
Provide leadership in the planning and of conferences meetings special events and projects as assigned.
Serve on assigned departmental and University committees and participate in other professional development opportunities; provide leadership for one or more departmental committee assignments.
Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Masters Degree
Prior military experience as a commissioned officer such as in the grade of O4 O5 or O6
Experience in creating and implementing programs
Experience in the effective supervision of staff and students
Demonstrated commitment to diversity
Strong oral and written communications skills to include instructional and presentation experience
Collaborative work style
Ability to work effectively with all university constituents

Preferred Qualifications

Military command experience
Experience with a senior military college or federal service academy with recent active service
Previous experience with a ROTC program and/or graduates of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$80500

Hours per week

40

Review Date

4/14/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.