Regimental Training/Veterans & Military Affairs Officer

Company Description:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for veterans; serves as the veteran benefits certifying officer assisting with the onboarding of veterans
• Serve as SUNY Maritime SCO (School Certifying Official) to ensure any and all necessary procedural steps have been completed for proper processing of any and all Veterans Affairs certification/support entities
• Develops and oversees the College Activity Training Schedule, the MUG training programs (Deck and Engine licenses), and upper-class training evolutions to prepare for sea term/cadet shipping experiences
• Assists in the Indoctrination Program; advises, mentors, and trains the Indoctrination Officers and other cadet training cadre
• Assists in the development of the leadership and training programs for the Cadets in the Regiment
• Liaisons between the Regiment and academia, professional development programs on the ship and student services
• Coordinate with Student Accounts Office to make sure VA eligible students receive in-state tuition charge
• Coordinates/develops a wide range of educational outreach support and referral services for veterans, active- duty service members, and eligible dependents enrolled as students or graduate students at the College
• Supports and participates in sea term training evolutions

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Prior military experience or valid US Coast Guard license as 3rd Mate or 3rd Assistant Engineer
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks; demonstrated organizational skills. Desire to work in a student-oriented environment
• Microsoft skills, including Word, Excel, Banner, Advocate
• Ability to train on and learn VA School Certifying Official computer systems and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years comparable industry or sailing experience
• Knowledge of the maritime industry
• STCW '95 qualification

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: The Regimental Training/Veterans & Military Affairs Officer is a UUP position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually, with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please see the Full Time UUP Benefits Summary). Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: This is a full-time calendar year appointment UUP Position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Staff Associate
Local Title: Regimental Training/Veterans & Military Affairs Officer
Line #: 00181

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

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