Director, Military Affairs

SUMMARY

In support of the university’s mission and objectives, the Director of Military Affairs leads and manages PBA’s Military Affairs Program with a focus on recruitment, retention and comprehensive support for any military-connected education funding. This role guides military-connected students and families in navigating the Department of Defense (DoD) and State Educational/Tuition Assistance benefits; and coordinates student support services across departments (i.e. admissions, student accounts, financial aid, registrar, academic and student development departments) to ensure seamless access to student resources.

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Oversight of Military Affairs and Student Support

• Leads the coordination and execution of PBA’s Military Affairs Program with a focus on recruitment, retention, and student success related to military-connected education funding.
• Collaborates with Enrollment Management and university departments (Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Registrar, Student Engagement, Residence Life, etc.) to ensure integrated support for military-affiliated students.
• Advises military-connected students and families on university processes, available resources, and educational benefits, including DoD and state tuition assistance.
• Guides military-connected students in developing leadership and resilience skills through mentorship and support beyond the classroom.

Partnership and Program Advocacy

• Serves as the primary liaison between PBA and ROTC/National Guard recruitment representatives, and with the host ROTC program (e.g., FAU), attending regular cadre meetings and cadet training events.
• Plans and supports ROTC-related events, including leadership labs, community engagement, and university-hosted functions.
• Supports all military-connected students including (but not limited to) VA compliance/regulation and military dependents.
• Represents the Military Affairs Program on university committees and at institutional meetings related to student success and enrollment.

Program Operations and Outreach

• Coordinates transportation for cadets to and from ROTC events, including physical training, leadership labs, field training exercises, and recruitment activities.
• Ensures timely and professional communication with military-connected students, faculty, staff, and external partners through written and verbal channels.
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Master's degree required. Certification as Foundation Instructor Facilitator and Recruiting Operations Officers by US Army Cadet Command, preferred.

EXPERIENCE

8+ years of administrative experience in leadership. Military experience preferred.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualifications.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external key stakeholder(s), students, parents, faculty, staff and community partners in mind at all times.
• Professionalism – Displays a high level of professionalism, e.g. timeliness, reliability, communication, and work ethic.
• Christ-first Faith – Provides spiritual support to community members, including students, on their Christian faith journey.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to efficiently and accurately focus on a specific task or number of tasks. Reviews details with a critical eye.
• Continuous Improvement – Implement or brainstorm ways to optimize a process.
• Develops Others – Ability to promote continuous improvement within teams and/or individuals.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated messaging across a wide variety of audiences.
• Leadership/Influence – Ability to motivate, coach and develop others, as well as influence a group of people to achieve common goals, and implement university strategies. Strong supervisory skills.
• Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability and identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others both departmentally and cross-functionally.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to operate a PBA vehicle, equipment, or transport groups of students, including operating a van, car, golf cart, or utility vehicle.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Ability to work non-routine hours during certain times of the year.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to traverse campus and stairs.

 

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Benefits & Perks 

Join a Christ-first university community committed to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and investing in the well-being of its employees. Palm Beach Atlantic University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. 

Health, Wellness, and Retirement 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options 
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential personal and work-life support 
• Wellness Program, including access to the Greene Complex Health & Fitness Center 
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 7.25% employer match

Time Away from Work 

• Generous Paid Holiday Time Off, including Good Friday and Easter Monday; the day before and after Thanksgiving; and a two-week Christmas Break.  
• Vacation and Sick Leave 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Spiritual Retreat Days

Additional Benefits 

• Tuition Benefit for eligible full-time employees and their dependents for courses at PBA.

Additional Employee Perks 

• Free parking 
• One complimentary meal per week in the Fraser Dining Hall 
• 10% discount at the PBA Campus Store 
• Commuter discounts for Brightline and Tri-Rail 
• Free admission to the Norton Museum of Art