Indiana Wesleyan University
Director of Military Engagement
Indiana Wesleyan University, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Summary of Position
The Director of Military Engagement will increase enrollment and retention of active duty military and veterans through unique services and support, making IWU the best place for military students to get a Christian online degree. This role will monitor, report on, and develop strategies to support and increase military student retention, graduation rate, enrollment, satisfaction, and belonging for IWU National & Global military aligned students. This includes developing and lead the successful implementation of a rolling 1, 3, and 5 year plan for student success for military students while also developing strong partnerships with university enrollment, chaplains, academic advisors, new student coaches, financial aid, and career advancement teams to increase military student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. This role will be responsible for developing partnerships with military-related organizations to help increase student enrollment, retention, and career placement of our military students. This position will also support compliance with the Department of Defense Veterans Affairs agencies to support enrollment and financial aid efforts. This role is expected to demonstrate a Christian worldview and uphold the University's Christ-centered mission in interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor, report on, and develop strategies to support and increase military student retention, graduation rate, enrollment, satisfaction, and belonging for IWU National & Global military aligned students
Develop and lead the successful implementation of a rolling 1, 3, and 5 year plan for student success for military students
Develop strong partnerships with university enrollment, chaplains, academic advisors, new student coaches, financial aid, and career advancement teams to increase military student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates
Develop partnerships with military-related organizations to help increase student enrollment, retirement, and career placement of our military students
Utilize technology available for proactive & creative outreach, community building, and support
Support compliance with the Department of Defense Veterans Affairs agencies to support enrollment and financial aid efforts
Lead ongoing outreach to and support of IWU N&G military affiliated students
Other duties as assigned
Demonstrate a Christian worldview and upholds the University's Christ-centered mission in interactions with students, faculty, and staff
Qualifications According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Bachelors required; Master’s degree preferred
Experience
Five to seven (5-7) years of significant leadership experience in higher education, organizational leadership, business development, or entrepreneurial ventures working with military students and families
Extensive experience managing change and pivoting to alternative solutions to problems as they emerge
Demonstrated skills in team building and collaborative leadership
Record of strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Leadership experience, including responsibility for operational functions in a complex organization
Ability to work under strict deadlines with high urgency and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to develop and efficiently manage operational and capital budget
Required Skills
Display the ability to execute fast program growth
Ability to lead a team of faculty, staff, and community partners
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Strong ability to prioritize tasks, work autonomously, and produce results quickly
Computer literate
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and execute ambiguous assignments
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills used to build an array of partners
Strong writing ability, including grant and report writing
Fast learner and inquisitive
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor, report on, and develop strategies to support and increase military student retention, graduation rate, enrollment, satisfaction, and belonging for IWU National & Global military aligned students
Develop and lead the successful implementation of a rolling 1, 3, and 5 year plan for student success for military students
Develop strong partnerships with university enrollment, chaplains, academic advisors, new student coaches, financial aid, and career advancement teams to increase military student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates
Develop partnerships with military-related organizations to help increase student enrollment, retirement, and career placement of our military students
Utilize technology available for proactive & creative outreach, community building, and support
Support compliance with the Department of Defense Veterans Affairs agencies to support enrollment and financial aid efforts
Lead ongoing outreach to and support of IWU N&G military affiliated students
Other duties as assigned
Demonstrate a Christian worldview and upholds the University's Christ-centered mission in interactions with students, faculty, and staff
Qualifications According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Bachelors required; Master’s degree preferred
Experience
Five to seven (5-7) years of significant leadership experience in higher education, organizational leadership, business development, or entrepreneurial ventures working with military students and families
Extensive experience managing change and pivoting to alternative solutions to problems as they emerge
Demonstrated skills in team building and collaborative leadership
Record of strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Leadership experience, including responsibility for operational functions in a complex organization
Ability to work under strict deadlines with high urgency and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to develop and efficiently manage operational and capital budget
Required Skills
Display the ability to execute fast program growth
Ability to lead a team of faculty, staff, and community partners
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Strong ability to prioritize tasks, work autonomously, and produce results quickly
Computer literate
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and execute ambiguous assignments
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills used to build an array of partners
Strong writing ability, including grant and report writing
Fast learner and inquisitive
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
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