Director, Office of Military & Veteran Support

This role will require occasional nights and weekends based on the need to attend or support veteran and military connected programs or events.

Hanover, NH

The Director will serve as the primary point of contact for veteran Reserve Officers' Training Corps ( ROTC) and other military-connected students and will work to foster an environment on campus that supports their unique needs. The Director will provide information and referrals to veterans, ROTC and other military-connected students, making connections across schools, faculty and staff. The position will also serve as Dartmouth's primary liaison to pertinent internal and external veteran support/affinity offices and organizations and work with all schools to understand and support veteran recruitment efforts.

The Director for the Office of Military & Veteran Support will interact with many Dartmouth departments, including senior administrators and leadership of various veteran support groups. The incumbent may also have contact with prospective and existing students and will serve as a representative of Dartmouth with external military and veteran organizations and peer institutions.

The ideal candidate will be creative and energetic and possess the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a larger team. Dartmouth is seeking a candidate with the ability to exercise good judgment, manage a high volume of work, and meet overlapping deadlines and priorities. Candidates should be service oriented. Candidates must possess excellent writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact knowledgeably with students and professionals at all levels. Strong preference will be given to veteran applicants who possess these skills and attributes.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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