Site Director San Diego MEP

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Site Director

Vincennes University Military Education Program is looking for applicants for Site Director – Naval Medical Center located in San Diego, CA. This is a full time professional staff position with benefits.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide comprehensive leadership and management of Vincennes University’s academic program located at the Naval Base San Diego Site Location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ACADEMIC

Student

• Oversee counseling, advising, and preparation of an approximate annual head count of 850 students.
• Ascertain appropriate modes of instruction: on-site classes, distance learning courses or college level testing, in accordance with student needs and availability of faculty.
• Resolve student academic issues within University policies and procedures.
• Counsel students (via phone, mail, e-mail or in-person) about educational options and their academic status with Vincennes University.

Faculty/Staff

• Supervise an adjunct faculty pool of approximately 7 individuals and provide leadership and support for one part-time academic advisor.
• Identify and recruit qualified adjunct faculty and submit required documentation necessary for hiring.
• Ensure faculty is supplied with appropriate course plans, textbooks, and other instructional resources.
• Schedule periodic faculty/staff development workshops.

Academic Planning and Support

• Prepare annual course schedule consistent with student needs, faculty availability, and economic necessity.
• Ensure timely availability of textbooks and other instructional supplies essential to scheduled courses.
• Resolve classroom and equipment availability and other administrative details with base personnel.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Student

• Ensure timely completion student registrations, evaluation packages, grade reports, student account collections, class roster reconciliation, as well as checklists and reports for the monitoring of these activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate certification of tuition assistance, veterans' educational benefits, and/or financial aid, including the submission of any supporting documentation to the proper authority.
• Prohibit current term registration of any student with prior term Account Receivable balance until full payment is received.

Operation

• Maintain student academic files and records in accordance with the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Manage student accounts receivable to include student payments, tuition assistance, payment plans, VA benefits and financial aid payments.
• Coordinate with various Military Educational/College Offices, applicable state approving agencies, and Veteran's Administration offices as necessary.
• Travel as necessary to effectively recruit and retain students and/or represent the University at education fairs, other MEP site locations, and military installations as well as law enforcement agencies.

Personnel

• Responsible for the selection, training, and supervision of all site employees and adjunct faculty.
• Accountable for timely and accurate processing all University paperwork affecting site personnel.
• Timely submission of payroll notification for all eligible site personnel within defined deadlines to main campus office.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Accountability

• Safeguard University assets, to include physical property, inventory (textbooks, equipment, etc.), academic support materials and University funds.
• Collect and deposit tuition and fees in a timely manor and reconcile returned checks.

Budget

• Monitor and control site's fiscal year budget of approximately $450,000.00 under the supervision of the Western Regional Director and Director of Military Education.
• Process budgeted expenses according to established University policies and procedures.
• Supervise invoicing and collection of all tuition and fees in accordance with University policies and procedures.

RECRUITMENT

• Responsible for all aspects of marketing and public relations functions at the site.
• Responsible for ensuring that projected growth is in line with the goal set by the MEP Director.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior experience in academic advising at the community college level or higher.
• Ability to maintain orderly work environment; overall excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with the structure and function of academic advising.
• Quick learners, ability to mentally organize, create solutions “on the spot” as well as long-term.
• Experience working with diverse clientele of military personnel and civilian students.
• Proficient in Windows XP environment, Internet applications, Microsoft Office 2000, and Vincennes University Banner system.
• Understanding of Vincennes University academic policies and knowledge of requirements for degree completion.

Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application, cover letter, resume/cv, and full contact information for three professional references.