Job Details

Military & Veterans Service Outreach Coordinator

Position Number: 6211508
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Military & Veterans Service Outreach Coordinator

Job ID: 285289
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Military Services

Job Summary

Coordinate the successful enrollment of military-affiliated students through: university-wide and external community outreach and training; outbound student and partner communications; student transition and support programming; new student recruitment; and other efforts to meet the goals of Georgia Southern University.

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, serve as the primary coordinator for recruiting and orientation/transition activities for military-affiliated students
Hire, train, and supervise VA and Georgia Southern student employees on the Statesboro Campus
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Military Resource Center and student support to Military & Veteran Services offices on the Statesboro Campus
Coordinate and monitor all newsletters, websites, and other communications for the department
Plan and administer training programs for departments, faculty, staff, and students to support military and veteran initiatives including Green Zone training
Participate in SOARs, high school fairs, military education fairs, coordinate Military Visit Days and all military connected orientation activities
Participate in community and civic outreach programs and external agency engagement efforts in support of the University's vision for military-affiliated students
Design, deliver, and maintain programs and special events aimed at Veteran student
Success, retention, progression, and graduation
Provide strategy on marketing materials that highlight the University's military-affiliated students and outreach and educational activities to support them
Plan and conduct events aimed at providing a military and veteran-friendly campus culture including programming for military-affiliated students
Collect data and interpret results to improve outreach, persistence, retention and completion rates for military-affiliated students
When required, certify Tuition Assistance requests from active duty, guard and reserve service members

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Knowledgeable about active-duty military education, experience and training and their relation to a higher education curriculum

Preferred Experience

Three (3) or more years of Higher Education Eexperience
Experience working with military-affiliated students

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Experience working with military-affiliated students
Three (3) or more years of Higher Education experience

Proposed Salary

$20.71 - $25.88

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure information sensitive in nature
Ability to work well collaboratively and independently

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Knowledgeable about military culture, terminology and the military-affiliated population
Working knowledge of University services

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Demonstrate appropriate organizational skills as required for specific position

Apply Before Date

June 4, 2025

Application review may begin on May 13, 2025

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
Evening and weekend work may be required
Work generally performed in office environment
Occasional travel may be required
May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Background Check

Standard + Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=285289&PostingSeq=1