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Western Kentucky University Coordinator, Military Student Support in Fort Knox, Kentucky
Location: Fort Knox, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Wed Jun 12 2024 Job Description:
WKU Military Student Services is seeking applications for a Military Student Support Coordinator at WKU Fort Knox. This position will work directly with the WKU Fort Knox office on post at the Fort Knox Education Center, to provide student support for servicemembers and military connected students. This position will serve as an initial entry point for military affiliated incoming students at WKU Fort Knox, connecting them to necessary student services and university offices to facilitate admissions, registration, financial assistance and other student services processes. In addition, this position will also support these students with utilizing Tuition Assistance benefits and other military and/or veteran education benefits. This position will assist with the student support initiatives of the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success at WKU and will liaison with the Military Student Services office in support of these efforts. This is a grant funded position. Continuation is dependent upon funding/need.
The following duties are customary for this position but are not all- inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the breadth of student services available through WKU for the Fort Knox campus students and liaise with colleagues at WKU Fort Knox, Fort Knox Army Education Office, and all other WKU campuses to provide a year-round student support.
Assist military students with access and utilization of military and Veteran Affairs education benefits, such as Military Tuition Assistance.
Create and help facilitate student activities and services tailored for military and veteran connected students, including traditional, hybrid, and online students.
As needed, assist WKU Fort Knox with advising students, such as assisting in course selection and enrollment, and looking at degree and graduation requirements.
Assist with outreach and campus recruitment and retention efforts such as attending community events and nurturing community relationships through routine involvement in area groups, committees, and initiatives.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience with military and veteran connected students in higher education
Have an understanding of TA and VA education benefits
Possess a familiarity with military culture and understanding of challenges and strategies for improving student success
Ability to access military installations
Additional Information:
Hourly Rate: $17.44 - $17.95
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
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