Job Description
Job Overview
The Director for Veterans Services and Veterans to Naval Careers (funded through Office of Naval Research) serves as a leader and key strategist in the development and management of comprehensive programs and services that support the success of military-connected students (student veterans, active-duty service members, dependents eligible for United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational benefits, and undergraduate and graduate interns). Leads department to address barriers which impact academic success and contributes to student access, retention, and graduation rates. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, advocates for students, educates the campus on promising practices, promotes holistic student success and efforts which positively impact a sense of belonging within the CSUSM community.
The Director provides supervision and development to professional and student staff (Stateside, VA, and CSUSM Corporation). Manages complex budgets including state and governmental funding, grants, and philanthropic donations. Ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines. Serves as a member of the Student Life Management Team, Student Affairs Leadership Team, and will lead and/or participate on university committees. In addition, works collaboratively with other institutional senior leaders on philanthropic initiatives, external community engagement, and relationship development with local military installations (e.g., Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, Naval Base San Diego, and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar) and local university ROTCs. When appointed, the Director provides institutional leadership by proactively and responsively responding to, and facilitating campus conversations around, critical campus-based student concerns.
Position Summary
Director, Veteran Services Administrator II)
This is a full-time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,209 - $9,167 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,053 - $16,221 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal . The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is required to work in person on campus.
California State University San Marcos
A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and diversity. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.
California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.
Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on February 24, 2025.
Application requires answers to supplemental questions.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu .
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html .
Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).
Advertised: Feb 10 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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