Student Life Manager - Veteran Services

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the Manager of Veteran Services will be involved with coordinating and supervising programs, policies and procedures specific to the college???s student veteran population. The Manager of Veteran Services will also ensure compliance with all guidelines and laws that pertain to student veterans. They will work with campus, community and CUNY stakeholders to provide veterans withsupport services and refer them to appropriate resources as needed.In addition, the Manager of Veteran Services will work closely with the division???s leadership team to provide feedback and consultation regarding policies and practices that impact the college???s student veterans.will be involved with coordinating and supervising programs, policies and procedures specific to the college???s student veteran population. The Manager of Veteran Services will also ensure compliance with all guidelines and laws that pertain to student veterans. They will work with campus, community and CUNY stakeholders to provide veterans withsupport services and refer them to appropriate resources as needed.In addition, the Manager of Veteran Services will work closely with the division???s leadership team to provide feedback and consultation regarding policies and practices that impact the college???s student veterans.

The Manager of Veteran Services will also:

?? Serve as primary point of contact and advocate for all student veterans, and stay abreast of all VA educational benefit criteria.

?? Develop a campus environment conducive to helping veterans transition from the military to higher education.

?? Liaise with CUNY???s Office of Veteran???s Affairs to ensure that university-wide efforts regarding student veterans are effectuated appropriately.

?? Coordinate with community organizations to assist student veterans as they transition from the miliary, and develop and sustain relationships with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the City Department of Veterans Services, Project for Return on Veterans Education (PROVE), etc.

?? Facilitate faculty and staff trainings and/or workshops to increase awareness about the needs of student veterans.

?? Collaborate with Admissions, Bursar, Student Financial Services, etc. to facilitate new student orientation for incoming and returning student veterans.

?? Develop programming to engage the student veteran population and collaborate with campus stakeholders to facilitate programming focused on student veterans.

?? Offer comprehensive advisement by developing academic plans, performing audits and resolving issues regarding curricular requirements.

?? Prepare and disseminate a variety of reports for internal and/or external entities.

?? Manage the release of information to students regarding student support services, college policies and program procedures and guidelines.

?? Supervise extracurricular activities for student veterans, including club certification and community service opportunities.

?? Provide support for large-scale college-wide events including New Student Orientation, student leadership trainings, Commencement, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and six years related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

?? An earned Master???s degree from an accredited institution and a strong record of demonstrated supervision or management experience in Student Affairs or a related discipline.

?? Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, programs in support of student development.

?? Excellent skills in oral, written, and interpersonal communication.

?? Demonstrated skills in data analysis in support of program, event, and student improvement.

?? Ability to sustain communication with diverse groups, anticipate problems, reconcile conflicts, and maintain a strong philosophical base for student engagement.

?? Bilingual skills in Spanish a plus.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of student programs and quality of life issues, promoting the personal development of a diverse student population.

• Evaluates student needs and trends to develop a range of student services
• Develops and administers specific programs and general activities in support of student needs
• Develops relationships with college departments and outside community organizations to understand student needs and available development opportunities
• Represents the College in campus-wide and university-wide groups and councils focusing on priority student issues
• Manages staff, fiscal resources, and facilities supporting student affairs activities
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Life Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary: $67,784 - $107,789

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

November 1st 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

Location

LaGuardia Community College

About LaGuardia Community College (CUNY)

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. Our guiding principle, "Dare To Do More", reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class. LaGuardia is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study. Part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved. Since our doors opened in 1971, our programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to a high quality, affordable college education. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community, and our country can become. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

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