We're currently looking for a new team member in our Norman office to serve as Veteran Success Coordinator. We need someone who exhibits:

• Integrity: Accountability for doing the right thing by exercising good judgment and honesty. Ability to create a safe environment for students and families and team members, including having emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Transparency and thoughtfulness in communication.
• Care: Prioritization of creating the best experience possible for each person we encounter and at every step of the student experience. Providing service to others by being friendly, approachable, and inclusive. Commitment to collaboration and to being a team player with a positive attitude. Inclusivity, which is the ability to work with a diverse group of people and having the ability to relate and be relatable to all those we serve.
• Intentionality: Strong work ethic and contribution to the excellence of the Division of Access and Opportunity and OU; self-motivation. Consistency in meeting deadlines and responding in a timely manner.
• Innovation: Possession of a natural curiosity to learn and a continual pursuit of personal and professional growth. A focus on innovation, displaying an understanding of positive change and possessing a strong analytic ability. Efficiency by researching best practices, making creativity a priority.

Essential Duties:

• Designs, implements, and manages designated student programs and services.
• Assists with Veteran Success Center Program planning, development, and delivery.
• Works with Access and Opportunity Marketing & Communications representative to develop promotional materials and marketing strategies for the Veteran Success Center and veteran-focused outreach materials.
• Assists with grant preparation.
• Plans and coordinates activities, events, resources, and outreach for the Veteran Success Center military support projects and events.
• Researches, collects, and analyzes data or information and prepares reports or responses to inquiries.
• Serves as liaison and point of contact for offices on and off campus, including the Student Veterans Association Chapter and Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) Program in support of goals, needs, events, training, and community service projects.
  • Visits military bases, guard units, and community-based partnerships.
• Provides information and counseling to students, facilitating support groups, and advising student organizations.
  • Assists with student inquiries regarding challenges following military service and develops a close connection to retention and behavioral intervention resources.
  • Advocates for, mentors, and connects veterans to campus services including admissions assistance, academic advising and support, financial aid, goal setting assistance, career assessment, career involvement, and study skills development.
• Resolves academic problems and evaluates students for proper placement in class levels.
• Conducts workshops, seminars, classes, and other special programs for students.
• Oversees data and record maintenance, to include but not limited to student files, inventory, personnel, and other office files.
• Attends events or meetings and serves on committees.
• May assist in the management of day-to-day operations or supervise program staff.
• Promotes the OU Green Zone Faculty/Staff Training Program and utilizes Green Zone members for veteran referrals.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.