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Veterans Outreach Coordinator

Position Number: B1114PD
Starting Wage/Salary: $27,810 - $31,500 plus exceptional benefits. This position is grant funded through September 30, 2026 with no guarantee of employment beyond that date.
Close Date: 09/28/2025

Primary Purpose:

• Provide direct outreach to prospective and new student Veterans and military-affiliated students, ensuring multiple points of personal contact to support transition and retention.
• Provide accurate information and referrals related to admissions processes, financial aid, Veterans education benefits, and campus resources.
• Visit COCC campuses in Redmond, Madras, and Prineville at least once each term to support military-affiliated students and strengthen regional outreach.
• Oversee and advise a student veteran club or organization that provides outreach and builds community through events and activities.
• In collaboration with the Veterans Program Coordinator, provide support to Veteran work-study students and peer advisors.
• Staff the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) to ensure a welcoming, organized, and supportive environment, engaging actively with students as part of outreach and community building.

• Implement consistent outreach systems to track, document, and report communication with students in support of grant and program outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Veterans Program Coordinator to plan and deliver Veterans-specific outreach presentations, campus events, and faculty/staff trainings.
• Contribute to the collection of program data and preparation of grant reports.
• Support budget management and administrative processes in coordination with the Veterans Program Coordinator.
• Serve on College committees as assigned, representing Veterans program interests.
• Perform other essential functions as assigned by the Veterans Program Coordinator or Dean of Equity and Well-Being.

• Perform other duties as they pertain to the overall objectives of the position, as assigned.
• Provide service to the College through participation in committees, task forces, and broader equity initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support, under the direction of the Veterans Program Coordinator, for college-wide professional development on the needs, concerns, and cultural awareness of military-affiliated students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of student Veteran issues on a college campus, including strategies for a successful transition to college.
• Experience in planning and implementing student-focused programs, trainings, and events .
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team priorities.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to track data, meet deadlines, set work priorities, and manage workload.
• Effective communication skills in both individual and group settings, with the ability to represent the College professionally.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and the military-affiliated community from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to interpret and explain College policies and procedures ensuring students understanding of expectations and requirements.
• Ability to contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas, experience, and collaboration.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Psychology, Education, or related field.

• Two years experience working in a higher education, social service, or community outreach organization or equivalent experience working with Veteran populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field.

• Experience working directly with Veteran populations.

To apply, visit https://jobs.cocc.edu/postings/11612