Job DescriptionThe Deputy Commandant of Cadets reports to the Vice Commandant and is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to a full time Corps of Cadets. The Corps of Cadets was established in 1872. The Virginia Tech 1,300 plus member Corps of Cadets offers student cadets invaluable opportunities for superior leadership training and individual and career development. Virginia Tech is the first land‑grant university in the nation to combine the leader development curriculum of a Corps experience with academic coursework in leadership to award a minor in leadership studies.Core ResponsibilitiesIn collaboration with Vice Commandant and other Deputy Commandants, establishes and implements short‑and‑long range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans; program development, implementation and evaluation; policy review and development; and operating procedures. Monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness that includes staffing and budget; effects changes required for improvement.Develop general knowledge of all departmental functions and processes in order to serve as resource to others. Ensures compliance with state and university policies in department operations.Lead professional and student staff in developing supportive and multicultural environments through community development and educational programming.Develop and implement programs and services to achieve the Corps' mission “to graduate leaders of character who are instilled with the values and skills essential for leadership success in service to the nation.”Guide student development in skills required for success as leaders, academic excellence, cultural awareness, self‑responsibility and social interaction. Provide appropriate counseling and referral for individual students and staff when needed.Cultivate on‑and off‑campus relationships and partnering efforts that facilitate the achievement of institutional Corps' goals and objectives. Participate in Corps' recruitment and retention initiatives.Oversee recruitment, training, supervision, professional development and evaluation of assigned cadet leaders and staffs.Provide leadership in the planning and execution of conferences, meetings, special events and projects as assigned.Serve on assigned departmental and University committees and participate in other professional development opportunities; provide leadership for one or more departmental committee assignments.Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.Required QualificationsMaster's DegreePrior military experience as a commissioned officer, such as in the grade of O‑5 or O‑6Experience in creating and implementing programsExperience in the effective supervision of staff and studentsStrong oral and written communications skills to include instructional and presentation experienceCollaborative work styleAbility to work effectively with all university constituentsPreferred QualificationsMilitary command experienceExperience with a senior military college or federal service academy with recent active servicePrevious experience with a ROTC program and/or graduates of the Virginia Tech Corps of CadetsOvertime StatusExempt: Not eligible for overtimeAppointment TypeRegularSalary Information$80,000 - $83,000Hours per week40+Review Date4/1/2026Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.Accommodation for Individuals with DisabilitiesIf you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Leketa Miller at leketa@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementVirginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job DescriptionThe Deputy Commandant of Cadets reports to the Vice Commandant and is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to a full time Corps of Cadets. The Corps of Cadets was established in 1872. The Virginia Tech 1,300 plus member Corps of Cadets offers student cadets invaluable opportunities for superior leadership training and individual and career development. Virginia Tech is the first land‑grant university in the nation to combine the leader development curriculum of a Corps experience with academic coursework in leadership to award a minor in leadership studies.Core ResponsibilitiesIn collaboration with Vice Commandant and other Deputy Commandants, establishes and implements short‑and‑long range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans; program development, implementation and evaluation; policy review and development; and operating procedures. Monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness that includes staffing and budget; effects changes required for improvement.Develop general knowledge of all departmental functions and processes in order to serve as resource to others. Ensures compliance with state and university policies in department operations.Lead professional and student staff in developing supportive and multicultural environments through community development and educational programming.Develop and implement programs and services to achieve the Corps' mission “to graduate leaders of character who are instilled with the values and skills essential for leadership success in service to the nation.”Guide student development in skills required for success as leaders, academic excellence, cultural awareness, self‑responsibility and social interaction. Provide appropriate counseling and referral for individual students and staff when needed.Cultivate on‑and off‑campus relationships and partnering efforts that facilitate the achievement of institutional Corps' goals and objectives. Participate in Corps' recruitment and retention initiatives.Oversee recruitment, training, supervision, professional development and evaluation of assigned cadet leaders and staffs.Provide leadership in the planning and execution of conferences, meetings, special events and projects as assigned.Serve on assigned departmental and University committees and participate in other professional development opportunities; provide leadership for one or more departmental committee assignments.Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.Required QualificationsMaster's DegreePrior military experience as a commissioned officer, such as in the grade of O‑5 or O‑6Experience in creating and implementing programsExperience in the effective supervision of staff and studentsStrong oral and written communications skills to include instructional and presentation experienceCollaborative work styleAbility to work effectively with all university constituentsPreferred QualificationsMilitary command experienceExperience with a senior military college or federal service academy with recent active servicePrevious experience with a ROTC program and/or graduates of the Virginia Tech Corps of CadetsOvertime StatusExempt: Not eligible for overtimeAppointment TypeRegularSalary Information$80,000 - $83,000Hours per week40+Review Date4/1/2026Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.Accommodation for Individuals with DisabilitiesIf you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Leketa Miller at leketa@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementVirginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr
