Senior Associate Director, Veteran and Mili in Salt Lake City, Utah at Westminster University

Senior Associate Director, Veteran and Military Services (SADVMS)

The Senior Associate Director of Veteran and Military Services is a member of Westminster University’s Enrollment Management Division and reports to the Director of Financial Aid.

Senior Associate Director of Veteran and Military Services (SADVMS) is responsible for providing a comprehensive program of support, services recruitment, and outreach to students with military and veteran status and serves as Westminster University’s primary School Certifying Official. This role supports student success by serving as primary contact and advocating for veterans, active-duty military students, and dependents of veterans enrolled at Westminster.

This position serves in roles that support the Enrollment Management Division as a whole.

Student Support

The Senior Associate Director supports and advises students who are veterans, active-duty military, National Guard, Reservists, and ROTC. This includes assisting students in understanding and applying for their federal and state veteran educational benefits. SADVMS serves as a resource for students in navigating the university structure by building relationships with offices and departments around campus. Additionally, it is a point of contact, mentor, and advisor to students transitioning from the military.

This position actively participates in orientation and other campus events for incoming students, provides resource information to veterans in need, and serves as the primary point of contact for all college faculty and staff with questions regarding veteran issues. The Senior Associate Director serves as liaison to and maintains relationships with Veterans Administration in support of these efforts.

School Certifying Official

As Westminster’s primary School Certifying Official, the Senior Associate Director of Veteran and Military Services processes Veterans Benefit Administration certifications and verifies student benefit eligibility for federal educational benefits supported through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The Senior Associate Director is responsible for maintaining the integrity of academic, Veterans Benefits Administration, and military-related records. This includes changing, correcting, or modifying information accurately and in compliance with academic requirements.

Recruitment

As a member of the Enrollment Management leadership team, the Senior Associate Director participates in outreach and recruitment activities, including serving as a contact for prospective students and attending events through ROTC partnership institutions, local military bases, military education centers, and veteran groups.

Veterans Center Management

The Senior Associate Director supervises the Veterans Center and its campus programming. This position will maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for students to study, connect, and build community. This includes supervision of student workers, oversight of budget, and campus events.

Compliance

The Senior Associate Director oversees Veterans Affairs compliance surveys, ensures the college is compliant with all applicable guidelines administered by the Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense, and all related federal, state, and/or college policies. This position collaborates with others responsible for collecting institutional data to complete eligibility and compliance reporting.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supervision of assigned staff and/or student positions as detailed in the Supervisor Handbook
• May be designated as essential personnel in cases of campus closure or emergency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) years of experience working in higher education or other relevant experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, demonstrate organizational skills, and meet deadlines.
• Dedication to excellent customer service and desire to help students succeed.
• Ability to efficiently work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to successfully resolve student issues from request to resolution ensuring a positive student experience.

• Prior experience as school certifying official in college or university setting
• Prior experience in Financial Aid in a college or university setting
• Two years of experience in a higher education setting
• Experience working with veterans and deep understanding of veterans’ needs
• Experience managing both people and programs

Application & Supplemental Information

• Please apply for this position at: Careers at Westminster University
• Please include a cover letter and list of references
• Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled

Westminster University is a place for self-reliant students of all backgrounds who seek lives of consequence. We are a private, independent college that has been advancing the liberal arts tradition in Utah since 1875. Our historic campus is the center of Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood. Our mountain vistas inspire exploration, our urban surroundings provide endless opportunities, and our small classes promote inclusive dialogue. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.

Our devoted faculty challenge students to engage their curiosity and pursue their passions through purpose-driven academic programs. Faculty tend to stay at Westminster for many years, supported through continuous contracts, creative faculty-based initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth. Westminster is a place for expanding your worldview, innovating for the future, and launching a meaningful life.

For more information, visit Westminster University's website @ https://westminsteru.edu/

Westminster University is committed to a diverse workforce, equal opportunity, and non-discrimination. Westminster prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.