Job Description

Coordinator, VETS Center Posting Number req26991 Department Reserve Officer Training Corp Department Website Link Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of Veterans Education & Transition Services (VETS) program. This includes supervising and training the VA Work Study program students, oversight of VETS social media platforms and accounts, and all other coordination functions of the unit to include correspondence with internal and external agencies. The position reports to the Director of VETS.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Coordination of VETS (Veterans Education & Transition Services) Center Program

• Participate in all planning and logistics for VETS events including managing budgets and working with vendors.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to expand program reach and impact.
• Evaluate policies and practices to identify and address potential biases and barriers.

Program Management

• Maintain unit listservs, phone contacts, directories, shared drives, mailboxes, office supplies and equipment, student position postings etc.
• Assist the Director with annual SSF funding and reporting.
• Serve as a Purchase Card holder ensuring proper P-Card usage and reporting, including collecting/uploading receipts, making departmental orders.
• Manage department calendar.

VA Work Study Program Site Supervisor

• Serve as supervisor for approximately 30 VA Work Study students including managing contracts and time sheets for work studies.
• Responsible for new hire training and directing daily tasks.
• Serve as Site Supervisor for Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Program within VETS.
• Submit contracts and hours sheets for all work studies.
• Mitigate pay issues, if they arise.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of University systems and processes.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures to include UA Foundation.
• Knowledge of Veterans benefits and VA.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various groups.
• Ability in giving direction and monitoring progress of delegation.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Program management experience.
• Experience with Microsoft office, marketing, budgeting and planning of larger scale events.
• Experience working with military connected students and agencies.
• Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs: specifically, policies and procedures for work site supervisor and VA Benefits.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Student Services Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $47,356 - $59,195 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 6 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Student Services Admin Job Function Student Services Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 10/5/2026 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates HR-StudentAffairs@arizona.edu Open Date 9/4/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.