Norwich University · 1 month ago
Director of Operations & Training - Norwich University
Northfield, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expNorwich University is committed to developing leaders of character and is seeking a Director of Operations & Training for the Corps of Cadets. The role involves planning and coordinating training programs, ensuring resources align with institutional requirements, and maintaining an ethical climate while mentoring cadets.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates, publishes, and updates the Commandant's Planning Calendar
Drafts the Commandant's Annual Training Guidance
Writes, with collaboration with stakeholders, and publishes all major Corps training programs, including:
Four-Year Progressive Leadership Experience (4YPLE) program of instruction
Pre-semester cadet leader training schedules
Rook Orientation Week training schedule
Weekly Corps training schedules for weeks 1-30
Reserves required classrooms, training areas, personnel, and resources in coordination with Conference Services, and other departments
Coordinates revisions and publication of the Norwich University Corps of Cadets Standard Operating Procedures (NUCC SOP)
Oversees planning, set ups, narrations, rehearsal and execution of major Corps ceremonial events
Assists with visits from distinguished guests and speakers
Serves as military protocol officer for the Office of the Commandant
Coordinates flyover requests with DOD agencies
Manages the Corps of Cadets SharePoint Team Site
Supports NU Admissions Open Houses and related prospect events
Briefs prospects and families on the Corps experience on rotational basis
Serves as Executive Staff Duty Officer on rotational basis
Serves as liaison to National Guard and Reserve units
May serve as Commandant's Liaison Officer to ROTC specialty units
Oversees the Jennings Rappel Tower SOP, inspections, and repairs
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information
Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner
Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned
Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software
Speaks, reads, and writes in English
Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device
Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Able to wear a military uniform in conformance to Army Regulation 670-1 standards
Strong ability to connect with college students and families
Demonstrated skills in leadership, conflict resolution, counseling, and training management
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook)
Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus
Work some early morning, evening, and weekend hours, and be on-call throughout the night when acting as Student Affairs Duty Officer on a rotational basis
Speaks, reads, and writes in English
Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information
Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner
Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software
Preferred
Certificates of advanced degree and/or Master's degree
8 years of military service as an officer or senior noncommissioned officer
Company
Norwich University
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501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
National Science FoundationThe Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
2024-08-27Grant· $2M
2024-06-26Grant· $5.3M
2024-05-29Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
George S.
Vice President of Information Technology & CIO
Sharon Hamilton
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
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