Director of Military and Veteran Services

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) seeks an experienced and student-centered professional to serve as Director of Military and Veteran Services. This full-time position supports UMA’s Augusta and Bangor campuses as well as eight Centers statewide.  This position resides on our Augusta campus.

The Director will lead efforts to create a welcoming and supportive environment for students who are active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Working collaboratively across the University, the Director will develop and coordinate programs, services and resources that strengthen recruitment, retention, and graduation of military-affiliated students. 

Serving as primary point of contact for military and veteran students, the Director will:

• Provide academic advising, support, and advocacy.
• Assist students in access and navigating veteran’s educational benefits.
• Organize events and activities that honor and celebrate military service. 
• Partner with campus departments and external agencies to expand student support networks. 

A complete job description is available here.  

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two to four years’ experience working with active-duty military and veterans.
• Basic understanding of veterans’ benefits pertaining to higher education.

Preferred:

• Two to four years’ relevant experience in higher education setting.
• Earned Masters’ Degree in Adult Education, Social Work, Counseling, or other appropriate discipline.
• Membership in community, state and/or federal organizations affecting active-duty military and veterans services.
• Knowledge of current federal guidelines pertaining to military and student veteran educational benefits.

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Salary: The normal hiring salary range for this position is in the low to mid $60,000's and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.  

Benefits: UMA offers a wide range of benefits (UMPSA Single Page Benefits) including medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after October 17, 2025, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

About the University of Maine at Augusta:

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.