The Academic Counselor (Academic Director) works with the participating veterans to assess participating veterans’ needs, create personalized academic goals, and achieve those goals through participation in VUB programming. Monitors student engagement and success. Executes academic interventions. Guides participating veterans in college selection and application process. Collaborates closely with instructors, the University’s Center for Academic Success, and other stakeholders and resources throughout the University and the community.
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $55,000-60,000
Assess the needs of participating veterans and develop an individualized academic plan.
Monitor participant success and engagement.
Guide participants in college selection and application
Collaborate closely with instructors, Center for Academic Success, and other stakeholders and resources throughout the University and community.
Guide participants through FAFSA and other grants as well as scholarship opportunities.
Serves as liaison to other stakeholders both within and external to the university.
Serve on university committees as assigned
Represent the VUB Project Director as needed
Represent SPS and the University with an engaging, helpful, team-oriented demeanor consistent with the university’s mission and Roman Catholic character
Supervise subordinates effectively
Other duties as assigned