Director of Military Engagement
Director of Military Engagement
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Job Description
Job Title: Director of Military Engagement
Reporting Relationship: Executive Director Student Engagement
Unit: National & Global
Department: Stu Success & Engagement N&G-NGBL
Campus Location:This position offers a hybrid schedule of 2 days onsite at any of our Indiana Kentucky & Ohio Education Centers as well as 3 days remote each week. Our education centers are located in: Merrillville Fort Wayne Kokomo Marion Indianapolis and Greenwood IN; Cleveland Dayton and Cincinnati OH; and Louisville KY.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor report on and develop strategies to support and increase military student retention graduation rate enrollment satisfaction and belonging for IWU National & Global military aligned students
- Develop and lead the successful implementation of a rolling 1 3 and 5 year plan for student success for military students
- Develop strong partnerships with university enrollment chaplains academic advisors new student coaches financial aid and career advancement teams to increase military student enrollment retention and graduation rates
- Develop partnerships with military-related organizations to help increase student enrollment retention and career placement of our military students
- Utilize technology available for proactive & creative outreach community building and support
- Support compliance with the Department of Defense Veterans Affairs agencies to support enrollment and financial aid efforts
- Lead ongoing outreach to and support of IWU N&G military affiliated students
- Other duties as assigned
- Demonstrate a Christian worldview and upholds the Universitys Christ-centered mission in interactions with students faculty and staff
Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
- Bachelors required; Masters degree preferred
Experience
- Five to seven (5-7) years of significant leadership experience in higher education organizational leadership business development or entrepreneurial ventures working with military students and families
- Extensive experience managing change and pivoting to alternative solutions to problems as they emerge
- Demonstrated skills in team building and collaborative leadership
- Record of strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
- Leadership experience including responsibility for operational functions in a complex organization
- Ability to work under strict deadlines with high urgency and accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to develop and efficiently manage operational and capital budget
Required Skills
- Display the ability to execute fast program growth
- Ability to lead a team of faculty staff and community partners
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks work autonomously and produce results quickly
- Computer literate
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and execute ambiguous assignments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills used to build an array of partners
- Strong writing ability including grant and report writing
- Fast learner and inquisitive
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
