Director for Veteran/Military Affairs

About the role

The Director runs the daily operations of the Veterans Center at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado. The role helps veterans, military service members and their families succeed in college, including eligible students who are incarcerated. It covers managing VA education benefits, creating student programs and building partnerships to secure resources and funding.

Key responsibilities

• Process and approve student enrollment with the Department of Veterans Affairs and keep enrollment statuses up to date in the VA-Once system
• Maintain agreements with the VA and the U.S. Department of Defense and a database of students using VA benefits
• Manage and maintain the department's website and social media accounts
• Advise students on VA educational benefits, answer their questions and act as an advocate for military-connected students
• Build programs to recruit veteran students and support their transition to college, including incarcerated veterans
• Partner with Student Business Services, the Prison Education Program and local, state and national veteran organizations
• Set goals and plans for the Center, propose university policies and evaluate program effectiveness

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 3-5 years of experience in higher education, Student Affairs or Veteran Services
• Demonstrated experience with VA educational benefits and/or as a School Certifying Official
• Preferred: Master's degree, veteran status, and experience developing and evaluating policies and procedures

Required skills

• Clear written, digital and face-to-face communication
• Respectful, honest and collegial work with employees, students and the community
• Conflict management skills

What we offer

• Salary of $47,400-$56,900
• Medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and retirement savings plans

Applications are submitted electronically through the university's Workday portal with a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and three professional references, by July 17, 2026. Proof of work eligibility and a satisfactory background check are required before an offer is finalized.