DIRECTOR OF MILITARY AND VETERANS PROGRAMS
Barstow Community College
Salary: $86,826.00 - $128,282.00 Annually
Location: FORT IRWIN CAMPUS - BUILDING 285 BARSTOW ROAD, FORT IRWIN, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 252600031
Department: STUDENT SERVICES
Division: MILITARY PROGRAMS
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MG
Barstow Community College is an open-access, comprehensive two-year institution serving a diverse student population in the Mojave region of San Bernardino County, California. The College's campus is located in the City of Barstow, California, situated in California's high desert, between Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Established in 1959, the Barstow Community College District (BCCD) encompasses a vast service area, stretching from the Nevada border on the East to Kern County on the West, and from Inyo County in the North to the San Bernardino Mountain range in the South. BCCD serves the communities of Barstow, Lenwood, Newberry Springs, Daggett, Yermo, Hinkley, Ludlow and Baker. The institution also maintains a satellite learning center at the U.S. Army National Training Center in Ft. Irwin, California, which serves military personnel and their families.
Barstow Community College is committed to providing an equitable, accessible, and affordable education to its diverse student body, including local, military, distance education, and historically marginalized student populations. Through a variety of high-quality and comprehensive degree, certificate, and job skills training programs, we provide holistic student support with clear and diverse educational pathways that provide students with life-long learning and networking opportunities, critical thinking skills, and success in a globalized world.
Barstow Community College serves as a hub of innovation and educational excellence, fostering a culture of growth, partnership, and inclusion as the premier college of the California High Desert.
ASSIGNMENT
Under the direction of a Vice President, coordinates and organizes programs and student services functions for all military and veteran populations; supervises assigned staff; directs operations and scheduling of programs with administration, faculty, and staff at the main campus; coordinates facilities and other non-instructional functions with other departments. Primarily positioned at the Fort Irwin campus, serve as a liaison between Military Base Education Officers and Barstow Community College.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
1. Provide administrative leadership and supervision at Fort Irwin Campus and other military affairs educational sites and activities
2. Collaborate with the Base Education Officer and the Vice President of Academic Affairs to develop and provide educational programs and academic supports at Fort Irwin Campus and other military sites
3. Collaborate with the Base Education Officer and the Vice President of Student Services to develop and provide student services at Fort Irwin Campus and other military sites
4. Participate in program review, including necessary changes to keep program current with District policy and state/federal mandates
5. Responsible for the administration of Veteran's Programs including ensuring all certification requirements are met and participating in annual audit in accordance with VA regulations.
6. Oversees the fiscal responsibilities related to the Veteran's programs.
7. Connects soldiers and dependents with opportunities provided at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, and to other programs, services, and supports
8. Administer budget planning and development, monitor expenditures, and oversee all budgetary facets of Fort Irwin Campus and other military affairs programs
9. Exhibit fiscal responsibility in the development and management of budgets; monitor spending and approve expenditures according to annual spending plans, perform budget revisions and prepare budget reports as needed
10. Maintain a positive rapport with Base Education Office and Military Command at Fort Irwin and other military sites
11. Maintain a high profile and act as Liaison with the educational community and other community agencies at Fort Irwin and other military sites
12. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, national, and international military installations and leadership
13. Coordination of a variety of academic delivery systems including but not limited to distance education learning (online, hybrid, ITV, synchronous, asynchronous, and other flexible learning modalities) and traditional classroom learning
14. Provides recommendations on flexible class scheduling, such as rotational scheduling, to best serve the needs of soldiers
15. Direct the development, publication and distribution of marketing, promotional, and informational material to staff and students concerning Fort Irwin Campus and other military activities
16. Develop class schedule each semester in collaboration with the Deans, that fits the needs of all students including the military personnel at Fort Irwin and other military sites as needed
17. Maintain and update the Memorandum of Understanding with Fort Irwin National Training Center and other military sites
18. Oversee the development of operational policies and procedures that are student-centered and meet mandated requirements
19. Serve as a member of the management team and other campus committees, as needed
20. Designs, plans, and conducts studies and research to meet the needs of all students at Fort Irwin Campus and other military sites
21. In collaboration with appropriate managers, oversee the recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of faculty and staff at Fort Irwin Campus and other military sites. Recommend appointments, transfers, promotions, reclassification, disciplinary action, layoff or termination of subordinates; assign work, communicate job expectations and performance measures, conduct performance evaluations and plan for staff development of employees; monitor and approve use of paid leave; ensure that all duties are performed in compliance with collective bargaining provisions, college regulations and equal opportunity guidelines
22. Explore opportunities for growth at Fort Irwin National Training Center, as well as new partnerships with Barstow Marine Corp Logistics Base, and other military sites
23. Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Management principles and practices
2. Federal, state and local laws, codes, rules, regulations and court decisions applicable to community colleges, including California Education code
3. Planning, organizing, and directing educational programs
4. Managing, training and evaluating the work of others
5. Analyzing and troubleshooting difficult situations accurately and adopting and effective course of action
6. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
7. Developing and maintaining a department budget
8. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to faculty, staff, students, and community members
9. Effectively responding to all situations/incidents using sound judgment and decision-making skills
10. Maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion
11. Providing leadership to assigned staff and within the community
12. Coordinating projects and setting goals and priorities with other leaders within a college to offer effective services to students
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in an area appropriate to the responsibilities of the position, AND One year of leadership experience related to military programs and operations, business, or government
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OR Possession of a bachelor's degree, AND Three years of leadership experience related to military programs and operations, business, or government.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college.
- Community College teaching experience desirable.
- Ability to complete School Certifying Official training through the Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health training/certification encouraged.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
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Cover Letter
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Completed District Application (Online Application)
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Resume
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Unofficial Transcripts with Conferred Degree
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List of at least 3 references to include at least 2 supervisors (contact information only)
Application materials will be evaluated by a screening committee. Applications will be evaluated, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities. A select group of candidates will be invited for an oral interview with the selection committee. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
Please note: The district does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
HOURS:
This position is located at Fort Irwin 285 Barstow Rd, Fort Irwin, CA 92310, USA
Normal Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Summer Hours: Mon- Thurs 7:00am- 6:00pm Friday's off
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental Conditions: The employee works under typical office conditions with extensive exposure to computer screens and contact with faculty, students, other departments, military base personnel, and the public. This position is subject to evening hours and weekends.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for ambulating for extended periods of time and performing required duties. Must be able to travel between the Fort Irwin National Training Center, other military sites, and other District locations.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Barstow Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. Barstow Community College District is committed to hiring a staff that is sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, political affiliation, age, or veteran status.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/barstowcc/jobs/5401746/director-of-military-and-veterans-programs
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