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Job Description:

Brown Universityâ™s Office of Military-Affiliated Students (OMAS) assists student veterans, ROTC cadets, and other military-affiliated students in making successful transitions into and out of the Brown community. We do this by offering programs and support services that facilitate learning opportunities within the military-affiliated and Brown community at large, connecting students to campus and community resources, and by supporting and advocating for our student veterans and ROTC cadets. OMAS also engages with Brown students interested in learning more about the military-affiliated community and with students exploring their options to serve in the Armed Forces post-graduation.

As a member of the Office of Military-Affiliated Students, the Program Coordinator is the primary staff member responsible for planning and implementing outreach, communication, and engagement activities for military-affiliated individuals who are part of the University community. The Program Coordinator will focus on programming for undergraduate and graduate students by collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The Program Coordinator will provide support to the recruitment, hiring, training, and mentoring of student staff, supporting the OMAS center-wide operational, administrative, and communication needs, and ensuring the Center is open and operating efficiently during business hours. 

Job Qualifications 

Education and Experience

• Bachelorâ™s degree plus 3-5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience working in a college/university setting. 

• Prior military experience or demonstrated experience working with the military-affiliated community.

Job Competencies

• Working knowledge of Veterans Affairs benefits and financial aid systems as well as service membersâ™ academic needs and resources is preferred.

• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with colleagues to see a project through from start to finish.

• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build relationships and community, and facilitate a clear understanding of programmatic offerings and events. 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications; familiarity with web editing software, video editing, and/or graphic design software is a plus.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown Universityâ™s benefits, please visit here for further information.

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Vaccination Requirements:

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a personâ™s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.

About Brown University

Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Engineering, Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership and the IE Brown Executive MBA.

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