Posted: Dec 13, 2025

Coordinator of Military & Veteran Enrollment and Success (Part-Time Hourly)

Ramapo College of New Jersey - Mahwah, NJ

Application Deadline: N/A

Coordinator of Military & Veteran Enrollment and Success (Part-Time Hourly)

Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type: Part-Time Hourly No Pension

Job Number: 202300342

Core: Outreach & Engagement Core

Department: Student Success

Opening Date: 12/12/2025

Closing Date

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NA

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time, grant-funded position. College business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.

Pay - $35/hr. up to 29 hours per week.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Project Director (PD) / Assistant Vice President of Student Success, the Coordinator of Military & Veteran Student Success will facilitate the Military/Veterans recruitment, retention and programming initiatives. The Coordinator will outreach to and support military/veterans at Ramapo, partner community colleges, and in the surrounding community. The Coordinator will work closely with the Assistant Director of Transfer and Veterans.

The Coordinator will implement, coordinate, measure, analyze and assess Project progress in coordination with stakeholders. The Coordinator will use College systems and data to ensure the Project enhances enrollment, student success, retention, and persistence to graduation for the ROTC/Military/Veteran student population.

Examples of Duties

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the Transfer Center and Veterans Lounge in consultation with the Assistant Director of Transfer and Veterans and Project Director (PD) for students at Ramapo College.

• Develop, coordinate and implement initiatives to recruit and support military/veteran students during their college experience.

• Partner with identified Community Colleges to recruit military-affiliated students.

• Synchronize cross-campus student support team to support military and veteran students and their spouses.

• Monitor the rates of enrollment, persistence, and completion of ROTC, military-affiliated, and veteran students and their spouses.

• Coordinate visits from military/veteran agencies/officials and representatives to campus.

• Measure, analyze and assess Project progress in coordination with stakeholders.

• Use College systems and data to ensure the Project enhances student success, retention, and persistence to graduation for the ROTC, military and veteran student population.

• Coordinate/deliver training as needed.

• Work with the Assistant Director of Transfer and Veterans to identify transfer credit of military courses and previous life experiences for academic credit.

• Administer and monitor allocated budget resources.

• Participate on committees as determined by the supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of professional experience in an institution of higher education, education, or another field that is directly related to the functions of the position or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority.

• Preferred experience working with military and veteran students and their families.

• Prior military-affiliated service.

• Demonstrated experience in project and program management.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with various audiences with patience and sensitivity.

• Effective computer skills.

Grant-Funded: Please be advised that this position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

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