General Information
| Job Description | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 4 | Working Title | Director, Veterans Resource Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004565 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | Veteran Resource Program - D02101 | Department Head | Christine Mata |
| Supervisor | Christine Mata | Effective Date | 05/01/2024 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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| 004564 | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Utilizing advanced, specialized expertise provides direction and guidance to lower level Student Services professionals in specialized student life and development programs, and resolves the most complex cases/situations; and/or has programmatic responsibility for a discreet complex Student Life & Development function or content area. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Director for the Veteran Resource Center is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and assessing programs designed to support the academic wellness and campus integration of student veterans. The Director manages a varied and complex set of co-curricular services and programs intended to advance knowledge of and awareness about UCR's diverse veteran community and will develop new programming that will address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent works independently to analyze and/or assess the unit?s needs; make recommendations for changes and improvements; independently implements recommended changes; establish operational, programmatic unit policy and procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert pertaining to state and federal matters that impact student veterans. This position will supervise the program coordinator and ensure that there is quality programming and collaborative partnerships across campus and the surrounding community. The Director advocates for the well-being of students, with a specific focus on student veterans. The Director will be highly visible on campus as the subject matter expert to students, staff, faculty. This is a leadership role and it will lead the strategic planning and assessment process of this area. This position regularly advises campus leaders and student groups on a wide range of issues for student veterans including academic achievement, high impact student services, campus climate issues, and the complex landscape impacting veteran students. This role will also work with external stakeholders in alignment with campus processes and policies. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| 2 years of directly supporting college student veterans | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
May provide strategic vision and oversight on development of program design and applicability. Measures, assesses, and evaluates programs and staff.
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25 |
Independently resolves the most complex individual cases regarding student affairs or student life issues.
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20 |
Develops and maintains complex or sensitive relationships with external organizations critical to program success. Represents the organizations to UC, the local community, and other relevant audiences.
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20 |
Manages a program of providing counseling, guidance and development to student leaders or student government. Oversee(s) a program(s) and service(s) of diverse complexity and scope.
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20 |
May supervise clerical and/or student staff.
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10 |
| Other Duties as assigned | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. | Required |
| Advanced ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. | Required |
| Ability to collaborate with an array of campus and community partners. | Required |
| Knowledge of strategic planning approaches. | Required |
| Knowledge of Veterans Services, the obstacles student Veterans encounter in higher education as well as the how this student population enriches the campus community | Required |
| Advance knowledge of best practices for student Veteran success | Required |
| Ability to work autonomously to resolve issues and research emerging best practices. | Required |
| Can balance the needs of students in alignment with university policies and practices. | Required |
| Act as lead when dealing with emerging campus climate issues and seek to resolve and generate solutions. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. | Preferred |
| Familiarity with issues focused on free speech in higher education. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |