Regimental Training/Veterans & Military Affairs...

Regimental Training/Veterans & Military Affairs Officer

Category: Administrative & Professional Subscribe: Department: Regiment Locations: Bronx, NY Posted: May 12, 2023 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Position ID: 162292

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About SUNY Maritime College:

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: https:// 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.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

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Application Instructions:

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

Cover letter

Resume/CV

Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence

Names and contact information of three professional references

Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.

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