Coordinator for Veteran's Programs (CVP) - South Puget Sound Community College : Job Details

Salary: $66,000.00 Annually Location : Olympia Main Campus, WA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: EXMPT-FT-CVP-2425 Division: Student Services Department: Student Services(300) Opening Date: 01/16/2025 Our Opportunity (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified individual for the Coordinator for Veteran's Programs (CVP) position to support the Student Services department. South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district. And if that isn't enough? We also offer:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in the , offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses - permits are not required
• On-campus
• Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different on campus
• Lots of activities with our , which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the
• that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
  • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
  • The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

What You'll Do The Coordinator for Veteran's Programs (CVP) will report to the Dean of Student Financial Services and provide outreach for SPSCC Veteran's and education programs and other networking opportunities to neighboring military bases and other community partners. In addition, the Veteran's Support Manager will act as the lead for SPSCC staff and a mentor for SPSCC student veterans within the new Veteran's Center. The VSCM provides back-up support as necessary to the VA Program Specialist supporting the certification of Veteran's benefits for SPSCC students and their families. The Coordinator of the Veteran's Program's (CVP) main goal is to lead outreach in the military community for SPSCC veteran's programs, the SPSCC Veteran's Center, and veteran's students in growth and engagement on campus and across the military and South Sound community. Major outcomes produced will culminate in a thriving and engaged veteran's center that is active in providing opportunities for networking and connecting stakeholders and resources in the military community to SPSCC veterans' students. Effective leadership in this position encompasses facilitating mentorship to veteran students and systematically increasing knowledge and support of the center across military communities. The CVP will act as a conduit for encouragement and recognition of SPSCC veteran students and the work and achievements they bring to the SPSCC campus. This position will contribute to an intentional, robust foundation of campus veteran's programs and a veteran's center that prioritizes student success for veterans seeking to pursue their education in the South Puget Sound region. Essential Function- Act as the primary source outreach and recruitment for SPSCC veterans' programs and act as primary leadership within the Veteran's Center, mentoring veteran's students, coordinating programs and events for the SPSCC community and arranging and attending meetings with campus stakeholders, community agencies and other interested parties that support the administration of veteran's programs and benefits for the SPSCC veteran's community and their families. Tasks include: Outreach and Recruitment

• Serve as college liaison and coordinate representation at local community organizations, school districts, military and government agencies as related to recruitment/outreach events and activities.
• Identify trends and best practices for military outreach through literature review, research, and campus visitations.
• Provide support and outreach that fosters high-level community and campus relationships with federal and state level installations such as JBLM and other military bases and Veterans Administration and other agencies, and encourages networking, and building internship and professional mentoring opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Outreach and Recruitment to develop effective recruiting strategies that specifically impact veterans and veteran's programs and ensure appropriate representation at outreach events both on and off campus.
• Develop and coordinate campus and community events that highlight SPSCC's commitment to veterans and veterans' services, including supporting veterans' holidays and other important military proceedings that honor and connect the veteran community to SPSCC.
• Act with consummate professionalism and enthusiasm in representing the SPSCC campus community and student veteran's community in a myriad of environments, including education and military conferences, military ceremonies, military bases, and other outside agencies and community events.
• In collaboration with the PR Department, work to develop and implement college social media policies and plans relating to recruitment and outreach to veterans and their families and communication of campus information to current veteran students and their families.

Leadership and Supervision

• Oversee and foster the development and growth of the Veteran's Center, its staff, and the students and alumni who work within or visit the space.
• Encourage and foster the professional development of veteran's center staff and VA work-study students, assessing staff-identified goals and communicating professional development opportunities.
• Act as a liaison for Veteran students and their families in accessing and utilizing multiple campus resources and support services.
• Provide exceptional service to staff, students, stakeholders, and others who inquire about veteran services at SPSCC or visit the Veterans Center.

General Duties and Tasks

• Support and assist in the administration of veteran's benefits, including certification, audits, reporting and re-certification processes, and other requirements necessary to effectively administer veteran's benefits.
• Assist with ensuring appropriate and accurate budget expenditures for veterans' needs within the department, at the Veteran's Center, and across campus.
• Provide SPSCC campus leadership with knowledge of trends that impact veterans and advocate for holistic support of veteran's student needs.
• Develop assessments of the needs of veteran's programs and work with institutional resources and/or campus committees to identify critical functions/services that need to be available to support student veterans and/or their families.
• Research and provide statistical information regarding veteran's student enrollment, success, retention, or other metrics as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Possess Required Education, Experience, and Competencies. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or program AND two years of professional experience in the field OR four years of responsible supervisory and/or administrative experience in a related field. Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies.

• Master's Degree in a related field or program from an accredited college or university
• Effective leadership communicated with exemplary professionalism, respect for self and others, and excellent service to students and constituents encountered at the college and in the community.
• Experience working within military-related populations; experience working with military-related programs and benefits.
• Experience building partnerships with outside organizations and/or educational institutions.
• Critical thinking skills, using inductive or deductive reasoning to understand and support diverse perspectives.
• Ability to assess and analyze systems, provide statistics and metrics supporting change and provide solution-oriented outcomes.
• Self-awareness and commitment to growth, ensuring the ability to engage in self-reflection and understanding how personal thoughts, beliefs, values, and actions affect themselves and others around them.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks, maintain office confidentiality, and accommodate numerous projects and interruptions.
• Collaborative, working in culturally diverse groups toward common goals, listening, valuing, including, and involving others' voices or contributions.
• Advanced knowledge of computers and software applications, specifically, ctcLink, Veteran's administration programs and systems, Smartsheet, Lucid chart, MS Office suite: Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Commitment to a working environment that values a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.

To Apply Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.

Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Unofficial transcripts

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete. Veterans Preference Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to [email protected] with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line. Background Check Condition of Employment Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment. South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-###-####,, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) ###-####. SPSCC OFFERS: A generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and optional deferred compensation programs. The position is eligible to participate in the (SBRP) and (DRS). Employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs. For health benefit information go to COMPENSATION Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package, with an employee benefits package worth about 30% of your salary. VACATION AND SICK LEAVE Annual leave includes 24 days of vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 12 days of sick leave For more benefits information please visit our website. 01 Describe your approach to collaboration and how you work in a culturally diverse groupto reach a common goal. 02 How do you approach cultural conflicts that might occur between individuals and/orgroups of people? 03 Describe how you use critical thinking skills to understand diverse perspectives. 04 Are you bi-or-multilingual? Please explain. 05 What is your leadership philosophy and how do you utilize your power when you workwith people? Required Question