Director of Veteran Resources

Mt. San Jacinto College

Salary $93,455.02 - $141,359.10 Annually

Location Temecula Valley Campus 41888 Motor Car Pkwy, Temecula, CA

Job Type Full Time

Job Number 03460

Department Veteran's Services

Division Student Services

Closing Date 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Level A-11

Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To) 1 - 15

Weekly Hours 40

Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop) Varies (TBD)

Contract Length 12 months

Occupational Group L Classified Administrator

Position Type R Regular

Categorically Funded No

# of Positions 1

JOB SUMMARY

This position will report to the Vice President of Student Services or designee. The Director of Veteran Resources will plan and direct all aspects of the Veteran Resources Centers, which may include components of admission, registration, student financial services, counseling, health services, outreach/recruitment, housing, articulation, and community relations with other veterans serving institutions.

This is an administrative position, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and recommendation of district policies, regulations and budget decisions related to the area of responsibility.

Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, along with a cell phone allowance stipend. Classified administrators serve under contract and make contributions toward PERS (a retirement plan). Benefit package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, sick leave, and 22 days of vacation per year. While this current vacancy is expected at the Temecula Valley Campus, Administrators serve district-wide and may be assigned to the San Jacinto Campus, the Menifee Valley Campus, the Temecula Valley Campus or any District facility. Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

- Implement, administer, and evaluate programs and services for veterans and military affiliated students; adhere to State and Federal regulations and prepare for annual audits

- Manage, coordinate, and assess the day-to-day operations of the Veterans Resource Centers

- Plan, develop, facilitate, and collaborate with campus departments to deliver a wide range of student development services, college persistence and retention initiatives, i.e. orientation, application and registration labs, student success workshops, financial aid and scholarship application sessions, and referral to on and off campus resources

- Manage activities within and outside the College to enhance the student experience for veterans and military affiliated students; coordinate overall outreach efforts to promote the College and recruitment of veterans

- Maintain a case management and intake system for incoming student veterans including initial application, course enrollment, management of VA certification process, graduation, and supporting of transitional activities

- Assist and collaborate with college officials to implement initiatives that support veterans in areas including, but not limited to, housing, childcare, military articulation, health and welfare, marketing, and the development of a comprehensive Veterans Resource Centers

- Establish, collaborate, and maintain on-going communication with local community resources and organizations including the Education Services Officer of the local military installation, military/veteran education, and various veteran's organizations related to local, state, and federal agencies, community support services, and Veteran Affairs (VA); serve as liaison with state, regional, and national organizations, committee, and task forces

- Conduct data collection to assess the progress of the College's veteran students; assess, monitor, and track the needs of current student veteran population; recommend new initiatives according to identified needs; contribute to short and long term department goals; implement maintenance of required records and statistical data; prepare and submit reports, compile and evaluate data

- Maintain annual department budget and control of expenditures

- Develop, implement, and direct internal control procedures, operational standards, and policies and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance

- Provide personnel management to staff including supervision, orientation, performance evaluation and guidance and support concerning professional development; mentor and train staff on policies and procedures

- Maintain friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and the public

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

- Veteran affairs; Title V; California Education Code

- Principles and practices of Veterans in public higher education, and applicable state and federal related laws

- Matriculation rules and regulations

- Database management and spreadsheet software applications

- Organizational planning and methods and practices

- Oral and written language usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

Skills in and/or ability to:

- Demonstrating professionalism, fairness and honesty in all aspects of the performance of duties

- Understanding and be sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

- Working independently with little direction

- Developing and implementing related policies and procedures

- Training, supervising, and evaluating assigned staff

- Veterans educational benefits, transitional assistance

- Communicating effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, administrators, constituents and representatives

- Participatory decision-making and consensus building and strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

- Providing energetic, innovative leadership while demonstrating initiative and vision

- Relating to Veteran population

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review.

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

- Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable)

- Cover Letter

- (Optional) Additional Transcripts

Education and Experience:

- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Organization Leadership (or closely related field); (attach transcripts) AND

- Three (3) years of progressive and successful administrative or other management supervisory experience; AND

- Two (2) years administrative experience working with Veteran's; AND

- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

***To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered***

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- A Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Education (or closely related field)

- Military experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances; frequent interruptions and distractions. Incumbents may be exposed to occasional contact with dissatisfied or upset individuals.

THE COLLEGE

To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsjc.edu%2Fhumanresources%2F&data=05%7C02%7Chkammer%40msjc.edu%7C37b0b758b1f64921840908dd14a52ee8%7C5fbf5385e264415f8989a6bdac9eadd3%7C0%7C0%7C638689423260609868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZbIAhz8fpTe%2BBDgyfYiyJq0amL1SV2IuOBKIjzG%2FzfE%3D&reserved=0

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/msjc/jobs/5497216/director-of-veteran-resources

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