Job Description

Position Classification

FT Admin

The primary purpose of the Director of Military Recruitment and Training for VICEROY and NDAA Awards is to lead the recruitment, training, and academic progression of highly qualified, clearance-eligible students—including traditional and military-inclined candidates—to fulfill Department of Defense (DoD) workforce demands through the VICEROY Scholar program. Acting as a strategic bridge between the University and the defense sector, the role focuses on aligning technical research with military needs, establishing a high-level Board of Advisors, and modernizing training pathways. Additionally, the position ensures total program accountability by managing extensive technical, financial, and workforce metrics through structured monthly, quarterly, and final federal reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. VICEROY Scholar -Recruitment:
2. VICEROY Scholar Completer: Recruit U.S. citizens, clearance-eligible students with a 3.2 GPA or above, to enroll as a VICEROY Scholar. Encourage VICEROY Scholars to complete the Program.
3. Recruit Students - Lead both traditional and military-inclined student enrollment at UDM.
4. Training and Micro-credential - Recruit and train students based on industry and military needs.
5. Monthly Status Report (MSR) Support summarizes technical progress, schedule status, financial burn, risks, BOA activity, and upcoming milestones.
6. Quarterly Program Review (QPR) Briefing - Comprehensive program update including research progress, workforce metrics, lab modernization, and BOA alignment.
7. Establishment of Board of Advisors (BOA) - Recruit Board of Advisors (BOA) members, and support meeting cadence and governance processes.
8. Guide Technical Research aligned with Government / Military Needs Maps, Military, and Military contractor new technology needs using connections and leadership within the Department of Defense, GVSC, and other pipelines of military areas.
9. Final Program Report at the end of the project - Summarizes in a written format all activities, outcomes, metrics, research results, workforce transitions, and recommendations.
10. Scholarship and Stipend Plan Identify and select clearance-eligible candidates.
11. Workforce Metrics Report: Collect Data on student progression, placement rates, and transition outcomes.
12. Communication Content: In support of the Award justification and College / University Awareness.

Minimum Qualifications

Education – A college degree or four to eight years of work experience in a related field.

Employment

• Military Service and Experience
• Experience in Developing Training Programs / Micro-Credentials
• Two years to five years (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep Military, Government, and Military Contractor Knowledge
• Recruiting Skills, particularly with Military Clearance Eligible Students
• Clearance Level - TS-TCI
• Educational Pathway Development
• Scholarship Planning and Awarding
• Student Recruiting Strategy – Traditional and Military Students
• Project Management Experience
• Financial Budget Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Vast network and connections critical for recruiting of technical students. Good communication and written skills.

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light-weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

Monday to Friday 8.30 Am to 5.00 PM

Benefits Summary

At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following:

Medical

• Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

Dental

• Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life
• Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes).
• The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.

Vision

• Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage
• Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute
  
  • $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam
  • Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o
  • 50% off Optical Frames
  • 25% off Sun Frames
  • 30% off Prescription Lenses
  • 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses
  • *Cannot be combined with insurance*

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

Employee Assistance Program

• Provided to everyone in your household

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D

• One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars

Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children

Retirement Plan

• Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%.

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Pay Range

Commensurate with experience