Director of Military & Veteran Services
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Job Location:
Augusta, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) seeks an experienced and student-centered professional to serve as Director of Military and Veteran Services.This full-time position supports UMAs Augusta and Bangor campuses as well as eight Centers statewide. This position resides on our Augusta campus.
The Director will lead efforts to create a welcoming and supportive environment for students who are active-duty service members veterans and their families. Working collaboratively across the University the Director will develop and coordinate programs services and resources that strengthen recruitment retention and graduation of military-affiliated students.
Serving as primary point of contact for military and veteran students the Director will:
- Provide academic advising support and advocacy.
- Assist students in access and navigating veterans educational benefits.
- Organize events and activities that honor and celebrate military service.
- Partner with campus departments and external agencies to expand student support networks.
A complete job description is available here.
Required:
- Bachelors degree.
- Two to four years experience working with active-duty military and veterans.
- Basic understanding of veterans benefits pertaining to higher education.
Preferred:
- Two to four years relevant experience in higher education setting.
- Earned Masters Degree in Adult Education Social Work Counseling or other appropriate discipline.
- Membership in community state and/or federal organizations affecting active-duty military and veterans services.
- Knowledge of current federal guidelines pertaining to military and student veteran educational benefits.
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to Apply and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience interests and suitability for the position
2.) aresume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requestedto provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Salary:The normal hiring salary range for this position is in the low to mid $60000s and is commensurate with training education and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.
Benefits:UMA offers a wide range of benefits (UMPSA Single Page Benefits) including medical dental vision and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of Americas Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after October 17 2025 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
About the University of Maine at Augusta:
UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education excellence in student support civic engagement and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA is the third-largest public university in addition to its main campus in the states capital UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law the System does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender gender identity or expression ethnicity national origin citizenship status familial status ancestry age disability (physical or mental) genetic information pregnancy or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education programs and activities and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 Orono ME 04469-5713 by calling 207.581.1226 or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. You may view the Universitys Annual Security Report.
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About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, le ... View more
