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Supports the mission of Norwich University to make patriotic, efficient,
and useful citizens while developing leaders of character within the
Corps of Cadets. Establishes and sustains a disciplined, values-based
environment that promotes our Guiding Values and Cardinal Virtues of a
Norwich cadet while developing cadets mentally, morally, academically,
and physically. Serves as a uniformed member of the Commandant\'s staff
at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel in the Vermont State
Militia.
**Essential Functions**
**Leadership Development & Command Oversight**
- Develops cadet leaders in alignment with Norwich University Guiding
Values and Cardinal Virtues of Norwich Cadet.
- Establishes and maintains a disciplined, ethical command climate
grounded in sound judgment and accountability.
- Coaches, mentors, and counsel\'s cadets while ensuring adherence to
university policies and Corps standards.
- Oversees unit training management and leadership development
programs aligned with battalion mission requirements.
- Plans, coordinates, and executes training events, including
preparation of orders, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
- Advise one or more primary NUCC Regimental Staff sections.
- Serve as Office of the Commandant liaison and advisor to ROTC
specialty unit(s).
**Cadet Welfare, Discipline & Environment**
- Ensures the safety, security, morale, and welfare of cadets within
assigned units.
- Maintains good order and discipline, including administration of
non-judicial actions short of suspension or dismissal.
- Serves as staff duty officer, as assigned to support campus safety.
- Ensures barracks and cadet living areas meet standards for
cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
**Academic Success, Retention & Development**
- Promotes cadet academic success, retention, and engagement in
university support services.
- Guides cadet leaders in supporting the academic performance of their
subordinates.
- Identifies at-risk cadets using institutional tools (e.g., EAB) and
facilitates appropriate interventions.
- Advises cadets on strategies for academic improvement and personal
development.
**Fitness & Wellness**
- Promotes a culture of physical fitness and overall wellness.
- Assists cadets in their education of comprehensive fitness
practices, including conditioning, strength training, and nutrition.
**Recruitment & Institutional Support**
- Supports Admissions efforts in recruiting, evaluating, and
matriculating qualified applicants.
- Conducts Corps of Cadets briefings to perspective rooks and
families.
**Other Functions**
- Assesses the performance of direct reports and provides frequent
feedback to optimize their performance.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
- Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful
and clear manner.
- Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups or other
designated bodies as assigned.
- Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers,
telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related
systems and software.
- Lead or participate in personnel hiring search committees.
- Speaks, reads and writes in English.
- Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means
or device.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree required; certificates of advanced education
and/or a master\'s degree are beneficial.
- 5 years of related experience including service as a commissioned
officer with training management and command experience.
- Must be capable of wearing a milit ry officer\'s uniform to Army
Regulation 670-1 standards.
- Relate to college level students and affectively deal with parents
and family members.
- Be student focused with concern for their health, welfare, growth,
development, and success.
- Be able to assess, investigate, solve problems, resolve conflict,
advise, mentor, and coach.
- Be a respectful team player and work in collaboration with faculty
and staff in various departments.
- Strong interpersonal skills with varied constituents, e.g., faculty,
staff, students, family members, alumni, friends of Norwich.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and
Outlook)
- Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related
equipment; lift 15 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the
campus
- Work evening and weekend hours
- Travel as needed (public or private transportation)
**Environmental Conditions**
Indoor work at a computer workstation and outdoor work in varying
weather conditions.
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