Job Details

Overview

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Director of Military and Veteran Student Services (MVSS).

This pivotal role provides strategic oversight and operational leadership for military and veteran student support, including VA educational benefit compliance, outreach, recruitment, and student engagement. The Director will collaborate across university departments and with external partners such as JBER and the VA to enhance services, improve student outcomes, and promote access and success for military-affiliated students and their families. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in federal regulations, data-driven assessment, strategic planning, and a passion for serving those who have served.

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will bring a strong background in supervising staff and managing student-centered programs, with a demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support a complex team. A bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional experience in higher education are required, along with a deep understanding of military culture and educational benefits—experience working directly with military-affiliated populations is essential, and veteran status is preferred. Success in this position requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills; proficiency in navigating complex systems and databases; and a strategic mindset for long-range planning and process improvement. The candidate must also be adept at building partnerships across the university and broader community, interpreting and applying policy and regulations, and maintaining confidentiality and compliance while providing high-quality, student-focused service.

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimal three years working within higher education.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Position Details

This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on 09/15/2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 09/14/2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Craig Mead, at ...@alaska.edu

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-###-####.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts; fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

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UAF: Online resources and contact information available via ORCA/ASFSR; paper copies available in person or by mail: ...@alaska.edu.

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