Opening for Vice President for Student Affairs and Commandant of Cadets Marion Military Institute, the official state military college of Alabama, has been preparing young men and women for successful civilian and military careers since 1842. The well-respected two-year college seeks an experienced leader to serve as Vice President for Student Affairs and Commandant of Cadets (VPSA). One of the four vice presidents at MMI, the VPSA reports directly to the College’s President. The Opportunity The position of Vice President for Student Affairs and Commandant of Cadets provides an exceptional opportunity for a military officer who wants to continue to contribute to a greater cause through the education and preparation of the next generation of civilian and military leaders. The VPSA will be responsible for integrating the valuable military experience with the College’s strong academic program. Additionally, this leadership position provides a unique opportunity to create, advance, and shape a program over time. One of the priorities for VPSA will be to develop and establish a leadership institute that will become a hallmark of the Marion Military educational experience. The VPSA leads a comprehensive student affairs division, which is fully integrated into the educational mission of the institute. The officer supervises a staff of more than 20 employees including the Assistant Commandant of Cadets; Assistant to the Commandant for Training and Support; three cadet company Trainer, Advisor, and Counselor (TAC) officers; the Director for Leadership and Career Initiatives; the Coordinator for Student Leadership and Service Learning; the Chief of Security; and the Fitness Center Coordinator. The office of the VPSA supports both traditional and non-traditional roles and responsibilities commensurate with military higher education. These roles include cadet life, safety, security, Title IX compliance and reporting requirements, cadet morale and good order and discipline, health services, residence life, cadet daily activities and operations, military drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, and leadership and character development. Additionally, the VPSA provides oversight of all cadet clubs and organizations, intramural sports, and numerous special events. The duties and responsibilities for this position are designed to support, challenge, and advance a comprehensive approach to cadet development in support of MMI’s mission. The integration of this comprehensive approach to learning is realized through MMI’s Cadet Development System, which provides both a formal and informal strategy for learning inclusive of the classroom, athletic field, and residence life. Qualifications Candidates must have at least a master’s degree and prior service in the U.S, Armed Forces (Active, National Guard or Reserves) at the Rank of Colonel or maritime forces (U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard) at the rank of Captain or higher. Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience at a military college, academy, or university • Previous experience in a traditional higher education setting • Previous experience as a professor of military science, professor of naval science, or professor of aerospace science • Command experience at battalion or brigade/regiment Due to the magnitude of the duties and responsibilities commensurate with this position, the VPSA is required to reside on the MMI campus. Other requirements include wearing the appropriate service uniform on a daily basis and adhere to that service’s military uniform and grooming standards. The VPSA must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends, as necessary. Marion Military Institute Founded in 1842, Marion Military Institute has a national reputation for preparing young men and women for successful civilian and military careers. MMI provides an outstanding educational program for its students in a conservative, disciplined learning environment that develops their intellectual, physical, moral, social, and leadership capabilities. Historically a private institution, MMI became a member of the Alabama Community College System in 2006 through an act of legislation. MMI’s educational experience is built upon a top-notch and robust academic program that contributes significantly to its high success rate for cadet acceptance and transfer to four-year universities. The College has a nearly 83 percent acceptance rate for those qualified cadets seeking appointments to each of the service academies. MMI is one of only five military junior colleges in the United States that offers unique military training programs: the U.S. Army’s two-year Early Commissioning Program and the General Bruce K. Holloway Service Academy Preparatory Program. The Early Commissioning Program is an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program through which qualified students can earn a commission as a Second Lieutenant after receiving the Associate’s degree. The General Bruce K. Holloway Service Academy Preparatory Program, instituted in 1910, is a designated preparatory program for the five U.S. Service Academies: U.S. Military Academy, West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. MMI also offers the first two years of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps in coordination with the University of Alabama. MMI has 88 full-time employees. More than 95 percent of the faculty and administrative staff hold advanced degrees. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The Institute has a diverse enrollment of 439 cadets who represent a variety of racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Eighty-two percent are male and 57 percent are from out-of-state. In the 2014-15 academic year, first-time degree-seeking students have an average SAT score of 1100 and average ACT score of 22. Across the college’s programs, 47 percent of the cadets are enrolled in the Leadership Education Program, 26 percent participate in the Early Commissioning Program, and 25 percent are in the Service Academy Program. For complete information on this opportunity, download the search profile at: myersmcrae/currentopportunities.da Nominations & Applications Nominations should include complete contact information for the individual being nominated. We will contact them and provide information on the search. Application materials must include a letter of interest, resume, and complete contact information for five professional references. Send nominations and applications to: Marion-VPSA@myersmcrae
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:58:25 +0000
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