Director for Military & Veteran Student Recruitment

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Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.  

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Benefits:

*Medical

*Dental

*Vision

FSA/HSA

Tuition Assistant Program

Long/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Match 

 Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

* includes domestic partner coverage

SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for all campus-based military and veteran new student recruitment and retention. The Director provides vision, leadership, strategic direction and support to each South University Campus leading to the enrollment of new military and veteran students. Works directly with each Campus Director/DOAAO, Outreach Director and Admissions Team to exceed budgeted campus enrollment of military and veteran new students. Supports and models the South University Mission, Vision and Core Values.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

1. Recruitment:

• Partner with each campuses Admissions team and others to learn the recruitment process and ensure goals and strategies align with the overall recruitment targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to reach out to military veterans and active-duty service members and their families.
• Organize and participate in recruitment events, job fairs, and informational sessions.

2. Liaison with Military and Veteran Organizations:

• Build and maintain relationships with military and veteran organizations in all campus communities to facilitate collaboration and referral of prospective students.
• Stay updated on military benefits and educational programs to provide accurate information.

3. Outreach:

• Develop workshops and processes tailored to the needs of veteran students, such as transition assistance, academic advising, and career planning.
• Collaborate with community partners to expand South University’s engagement with military and veteran-friendly organizations.

4. Other duties as assigned.  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of five years of increasingly successful experience in military and veteran student recruitment
• Demonstrated experience as a member of a high performing recruitment team
• Master’s degree preferred
• Good general business knowledge and ability to effectively supervise and lead a staff of professionals with or without reporting lines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills on both an individual and group basis
• Effective problem resolution skills. 

ENVIRONMENT:                                                                                           

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or campus, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. 

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.