Student Veterans Policy & Engagement CoordinatorAt — CSUSM Veteran Services
Key Responsibilities: Organizational Support • Research best practices from other campus SVOs and national models (e.g., SVA); draft bylaws, leadership roles, and governance structures; establish membership criteria and election/appointment processes • Help gather examples of basic bylaws or mission statements from peer institutions Veteran Engagement • Support Veterans Services in conducting a basic needs assessment (e.g., surveys, informal interviews), and help establish a listening series designed to promote student veteran and military-affiliated engagement • Help compile findings and summarize for internal use Strategic Planning • Co-develop mission, vision, and values statements for the SVO • Create a timeline and roadmap for SVO launch and long-term sustainability • Map potential partnerships with community and national veteran organizations
• Community engagement and outreach • Light policy research and summarization • Professional communication and collaboration • Exposure to veteran support services and advocacy
On-the-Job Mentorship Weekly or biweekly check-ins with the Veterans Services team Collaborative planning and feedback sessions with staff to review student-led work Optional peer shadowing or team engagement with other service-learning or leadership students
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 5 | hours per week |