Director Military Veterans Programs & Services

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must complete an online application at in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online will not be considered for this position. Once you submit your completed application you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Luci Tappin at (904) 620-3965 or at l.tappin@unf.edu.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Director Military Veterans Programs & Services
Position Number	336330
Requisition Number	B08825
Position Type	Administrative
Class Code	9973
Time-limited through	NA
Type of Appointment	Full-Time
Faculty Position Sub-Type	N/A
Length of Appointment	N/A
Internal Recruitment?	No
Working Hours	8-5, some evenings and weekends
Department	Military and Veterans Resource Center
Organization	Student Affairs
Division	Student Affairs
College	N/A
Approved Hiring Salary Range	$72,000 to negotiable
Pay Basis	Annually
Equal Opportunity	In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion. The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie	UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives	The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.
General Description / Primary Purpose	The Director Military Veterans Programs & Services, under the direction of an Assistant Vice President or above, provides leadership and guidance for a university department.

Essential Duties

Job Function

This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Engagement & International Affairs and is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the Center; to develop innovative programs and services to assist military connected students in successfully achieving academic success, transitioning and adjusting to the college life experience, and post-graduation employment opportunities; to raise funds for the support of the Center; to manage the appropriated operational budget and the various grants and scholarships awarded to the Center; to engage with the wider military and veterans community at all levels and to raise awareness of UNF military and veteran programs. 1. Create a vision for an inclusive campus environment that addresses the unique needs of military connected students and champions success through retention and graduation, and eventual employment. Maintain UNF's "Military Friendly School" status, in additional to other military support designations such as but not limited to "Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus," "Colleges of Military Support distinction," and "Best for Vets Colleges." 2. Develop and manage an advisory board to support the Military and Veterans Resource Center, comprised of committee members from Academic & Student Affairs and key members of the community engaged with veteran issues. 3. Maintain familiarity with state and federal legislation that affects military connected students, veterans and service personnel and families; maintain currency on related student veteran research; and collect and assess vital statistical and financial data relevant to the mission of the Military and Veterans Resource Center. 4. Coordinate with public affairs on media coverage and responses for matters relating to military and veteran students, programs and services. 5. Oversee setting and achieving goals, budgets and long-range planning to support the Military and Veterans Resource Center and related programs. 6. Hire, direct, and supervise the work of assigned staff. 7. Prepare necessary reports, summaries, proposals, contracts, correspondence and all grant reporting requirements. Engage in or conduct surveys and assessments as required. 8. Use data collected from IDMS and other surveys to support strategic efforts and specific programs toward retention and graduation rates of veteran and military connected students. 9. Lead fundraising efforts, in partnership with department resource development officer, to secure appropriate support, scholarships, endowments and other grants to ensure the success of military and veteran student programs and services. Includes all phases of the Veterans Plaza project, ongoing paver sales, memorial bench sponsors and overall naming rights. 10. Develop and oversee educational and therapeutic programs for student veterans, such as art projects and creative writing, in concert with other university units and appropriate outside groups. 11. Be active in community organizations supporting veterans, like the Jacksonville Military and Veterans Coalition and College Network and other non-profits, representing the interests of UNF student veterans. 12. Conduct entrepreneurship training for veterans for both enrolled student veterans and the veteran community at large with funds endowed for that purpose. Explore partnerships with other University units. 13. Mentor and advise the UNF chapter of Student Veterans of America. 14. Coordinate efforts with UNF ROTC to enhance the experience of students working toward a commission in the Army or Navy.

Percentage Of Time

Posting Detail Information

Marginal Functions	1. Seeking to enhance student services and resources to maximize employment opportunities with internships, externships and mentorships; and to expand the outreach activities to grow the Center.
Required Qualifications	This position requires either (a) Master's degree from an in a directly related area of specialization and six years of experience directly related to the job functions; (b) Bachelor's degree from an in a directly related area of specialization and eight years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 12 years of direct experience.
Faculty Position Required Qualifications	n/a
Departmental Requirements	The ideal candidate will have prior military experience and higher education work experiences; have demonstrated experience in developing new and innovative programs, connected within the local military community, establishing sustained partnership relationships, navigating challenging political environments, and leading within complex organizations. The incumbent will have had progressive leadership and administrative experiences; exceptional writing and oral communications, and familiarity with the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition	This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA's responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in-person training session. For more information concerning the training sessions or CSAs, please contact the University Police Department at (904) 620-2800 or the Office of the General Counsel at (904) 620-2828. The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Required Licensure or Certification	NA
Machines/Equipment used regularly	NA
Anticipated Start Date	07/01/2024
Job Posting Date	05/17/2024
Application Review Date	06/07/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	No
Point of Contact Information	Luciann Tappin
Hiring Official	Ruth Lopez
Location if not Jacksonville	Jacksonville
Special Instructions	Applicants must complete an online application at in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online will not be considered for this position. Once you submit your completed application you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Luci Tappin at (904) 620-3965 or at l.tappin@unf.edu.
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