Boise State University School of Nursing · 21 hours ago
Veteran Services Program Director
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
5+ years expBoise State University School of Nursing is seeking a Veteran Services Program Director to oversee operations of the Veteran Services Center. The role involves managing veteran service programs, ensuring compliance with policies, and developing strategies for veteran student support and success.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Directs and supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies, procedures, and defined internal controls
Ensures accountability and stewardship of campus resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures
Direct, supervise, train, develop, and evaluate all VSC employees, ensuring compliance with VA guidelines
Address internal audit findings
Direct, develop, and coordinate strategies and programs to assist with the enrollment, retention, graduation, and employment of Veterans, service members, dependents, and survivors
Responsible for support in writing Veterans – TRIO Student Support Services grants, with possible additional grants written that fit within the University’s goals of retention, good standing, and graduation of Veterans
Submit Annual Performance Reports to the U.S. Department of Education
Develop awareness programs and workshops to educate faculty and staff on Veteran issues as they relate to higher education
Liaise and coordinate with statewide and regional veterans service agencies as well as organizations providing benefits or direct service to veterans
Maintain the University’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defense (DOD). Ensure compliance by updating online portals for military Tuition Assistance with grades, graduations, online catalogs, and programs for the Air Force, Army, and Navy
Participate in at least 40 hours per year dedicated to helping with broad divisional or institutional programs or initiatives that may be outside the department, such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Parent & Family Weekend, Bronco Day, Commencement, Food Pantry, or other university service, workgroups, or projects
Act as a school certifying official during the declaration cycle
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 5 years experience, including 1 year managerial experience
Demonstrated knowledge of veteran affairs/services
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to present information effectively to senior-level campus management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Grants administration experience
Experience with developing and maintaining partnerships with various communities
Background in financial aid, admissions, and basic skills curriculum design
Previous experience working with low-income populations and or veterans
Preferred
Master's degree in a field relevant to the role, such as education, public administration, military science, social work, or similar
Prior military and/or federal government agency service
Experience in grant applications and/or management
Benefits
12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
Company
Boise State University School of Nursing
Leader in nursing education with an on-campus BSN, online RN-BS completion, online graduate and post-graduate nursing programs
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase