Veterans Outreach Coordinator

Bargaining Unit: OPAP
Grade: V
Part-time; under 17.5 hours per week
Work Location; In-person
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: November 12, 2026

 

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for an Veterans Outreach Coordinator.

The Veterans Outreach Coordinator primarily facilitates communication between veterans and SUNY Ulster’s student services to attract an increasing number of veterans to the College and assist new and continuing veteran students with accessing resources that have the potential to contribute to their success.

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the daily operations of the Veterans Center including the supervision of Veteran work-study students.
• Conducts outreach for purposes of recruitment and VA benefit awareness and utilization.
• Coordinates other veteran work-study students who are assisting with outreach and recruitment to the College.
• Collaborates with Marketing & Public Relations, Enrollment Services, and other college resources in the promotion of programs and resources to veterans.
• Establishes and maintains knowledge of and positive working relationships with community agencies (i.e. Veterans’ Affairs and appropriate military employment groups) to assure adequate support of the students’ needs.
• Helps students successfully navigate the enrollment process.  This includes working closely with the Veterans’ Affairs (VA) benefits coordinator and all enrollment services for students as needed.
• Assists prospective and enrolled veterans with accessing appropriate student services to identify and clarify personally significant career and educational goals and develop meaningful and efficient education plans.  Assists students with connecting to the best resources of the college and community for fulfilling those needs.
• Manages the process of updating and renewing all local, state and federal partnerships.
• Collaborates with supervisor on departmental updates for the college community as needed.
• Advises administration on how to enhance college’s veteran friendly designation and reputation.
• Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working relationship with supervisor, college staff, students, and the community.
• Consults with Veterans regarding their academic concerns and assists then in accessing internal and external resources to address their needs.
• Other duties as may be assigned. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree; plus military experience required.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with veterans strongly preferred.

Salary: $31.42 per hour

 

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by November 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed.  SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• 3 Professional References

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.




 

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.


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