Military-Connected Student Programs Coordinator

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Develops and implements programs and services maintains relationships with stakeholders and represents the institution as a student military and veteran identity expert. Administer veteran and military benefits under federal and state rules regulations and guidelines. Provides information to prospective students and assists students in their educational pursuits through connections to campus resources advising and community building. Educates and advocates for the needs of military connected students.

These services and initiatives will aid in student success and retention efforts at UW-Superior. The Veteran and Nontraditional Student Center is housed under the Department of Student Support and Engagement. The center serves all students who need support. The position will also include serving as a resource for the campus in working with the needs of a variety of student populations. Some evening and weekend availability is required.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides students connections to campus resources advising and community building opportunities to foster student success and sense of belonging

• Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing information and education on military connected students

• Manages benefit eligibility benefit advising and accurate delivery of benefits for military connected individuals

• Advocates for military connected students in all aspects of campus life and promotes a campus philosophy of military and veteran identity inclusiveness

• Contributes to the development execution and review of programs and services designed to meet unit objectives

Department: Department of Student Support and Engagement Division of Student Affairs

Reports to: Director of Student Support and Engagement

Full-Time: 100% Academic Staff 12-month ongoing appointment one vacancy

Additional duties specific to the position:

• Provide direct service to military-connected students with internal and external resources.
• Manage and promote the center and the services it provides for the retention of students who utilize the center.
• Hire train supervise and provide on-going leadership development for student staff.
• Serve as an advocate for military-connected students.
• Create and facilitate student development opportunities and success initiatives.
• Collaboratively organize and deliver orientation sessions geared toward military-connected student needs.
• Manage current budget associated with military-connected student recruitment and retention.
• Secure external funding (ex. grant funding donations) to supplement operational budget write and submit state funded grant proposals on a biennial basis.
• Serve as a liaison (and potentially staff advisor) to recognized student organizations such as those which enhance academic experiences and campus life for students.
• Support UW Superiors effort to recruit and retain students.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of designing and implementing college student development programs.
• Knowledge of veteran and military-affiliated student needs/trends and support services to address those needs.
• Knowledge of best practices in selecting and supervising student and professional staff.
• Ability to present training to students faculty/staff and/or other audiences.
• Ability to effectively prepare and manage budgets grants and external funding sources.
• Knowledge of planning and executing programs and events.
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of populations on campus.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of using web-based technologies such as (but not limited to): Microsoft Office 365 student information systems budget management systems or student success systems.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for the purpose of conducting university business and meet the criteria for operation of state-owned-vehicles Policy 615

Required Qualifications:

• Must meet one of the following:

- Associates degree from an accredited institution with three (3) years as a veteran/service member or experience working with students who are veteran/service members/dependents of a service member.

- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with one (1) year as a veteran/service member or experience working with students who are veteran/service members/dependents of a service member.

• Valid drivers license

The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education related to education college student development/personnel leadership or related field.

• 2 years work experience in veteran services or student development in a higher education setting.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this position is: $45000 - $48000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits please see: of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior visit ;

For additional information about this position contact Taylor Johnson at .

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 8:00am on May 11 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button to begin the application process or visit: You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single fieldeither as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) Proof of military service if applicable

UW-Superior A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identities of final candidates must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General final candidates under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.