VRC Program Coordinator

(50%): Program management

• →Plan, organize, and direct on-campus programs, services, and outreach activities related to Veteran and military-connected students.
• →Develop and implement the necessary strategies to carry out the program
• →Collaborate with staff in other campus offices to ensure student issues are resolved and process changes are implemented to increase effectiveness and student success. 
• →Document outcomes and conduct assessments. 
• →Develop and update the project policy and procedure manual.
• →Work closely with the Office of Admissions to enhance and assist in the recruitment of prospective Veteran Students.
• →Lead the campus committees related to serving our veteran community.
• →Actively participant in the University Academic Advisors Board to enhance understanding of military-affiliated student experience with academic advisors and university faculty/staff.

(30%): Administrative

• →Assist in the completion of the Annual Performance Report (APR) and federal/ancillary grant writing.
• →Oversee the development of program materials that are required for assessing, recruiting, and monitoring participant progress.
• →Track budget expenditures and reports required by the principal investigator.
• →Remain knowledgeable about proposed and enacted federal legislation which affects veterans' educational programs by maintaining membership in professional organizations and participating in national and regional conferences.

(10%): Supervision

• →Supervise the Veteran Success coach position.
• →Hire and train graduate assistants that will aid in providing academic, social, and cultural programs for program participants.

(10%): Data Analysis

• →Develop and maintain reporting SOP.
• →Implement and collaborate on reporting changes required under the grant narrative.
• →Use data-driven insights to steer the program to meaningful outcomes for Veteran students.

• This is a restricted, grant-funded position with funding currently available for three-years. Continued employment is dependent upon availability of funding.
• The position is eligible for flexible work arrangements up to 40% remote.
• VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU is proud to be a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. In addition, VCU offers enhanced leave benefits to veterans.
• Some travel for conferences and local partnerships is required – Trips with total mileage beyond 25 miles will be reimbursed, appropriate hotel and per diem expenses will also be provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field is required.
• Experience supervising professional staff or student employees.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to advocate on the student’s behalf with faculty and staff.
• Experience working with the military-affiliated population and knowledge of resources available to the population.
• Professional experience in higher education.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft office, Google Suite, ERP systems, and data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field is required.
• Background in advising undergraduate students as they prepare for graduate school admissions; knowledge of requirements/processes.
• Background in advising undergraduate students as they prepare for graduate school admissions; knowledge of requirements/processes.
• Four (4) years of experience providing direct service to students in a grant-funded or similar program with at least two years of experience providing services related to project objectives.
• Experience with Banner or other student information systems.

Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 35224N - Sr Specialist SS 1

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Bryan Sandford
Contact Email: sandfordb@vcu.edu

Posting Opens: 10/20/2026

Posting Closes: 11/3/2026 at 11:55PM

Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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