Assistant Operations and Academy Preparatory Program Director

Georgia Military College (GMC) Main Campus announces the immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Operations and Service Academy Preparatory Program Director (Assistant Operations & SAPP Director), reporting directly to the Director of Cadet Operations.

This dual-role position carries two co-equal primary responsibilities:

1. Serving as the Assistant Operations Director for the entire GMC Corps of Cadets, directly assisting the Director of Cadet Operations in the planning, coordination, and execution of daily and long-term military operations, training, and logistics.
2. Serving as the Service Academy Preparatory Program (SAPP) Director, managing the administration, development, and execution of GMC's SAPP, which supports sponsored and self-sponsored scholars pursuing appointments to the United States Service Academies.

In their SAPP capacity, the Director serves as the primary liaison between GMC and the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), ensuring scholars are academically, physically, medically, and administratively prepared to earn and accept appointments.

In their Cadet Operations capacity, the Director plays a critical leadership role in organizing, scheduling, and executing large-scale campus operations, parades, training events, and daily routines for the entire Corps of Cadets.

This is a professional leadership position requiring frequent interaction with prospective applicants, Service Academy officials, cadets, parents, congressional offices, and other military personnel. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday; however, evening and weekend work is regularly required to support recruiting, scholar development, academy visits, cadet operations, and special events.

The Assistant Operations & SAPP Director will perform additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Commandant of Cadets.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following two equal core functions:

Part I: Cadet Operations (Co-Equal Duty)

• Directly assist the Director of Cadet Operations in the planning, coordination, scheduling, and execution of daily operations, training, and logistics for the entire GMC Corps of Cadets.
• Plan and execute major Corps of Cadets events, including parades, reviews, orientation programs, graduation ceremonies, and physical fitness evaluations.
• Oversee cadet leadership training and development, working directly with student cadet officers and non-commissioned officers to enforce discipline, standards, and accountability.
• Coordinate logistical and administrative support for the Corps, including uniform issue, housing/barracks operations, and facilities coordination.
• Collaborate with Campus Security and other campus departments to coordinate physical security, safety protocols, and emergency response planning for Cadet Command events.
• Serve as an active leader and mentor during physical fitness training, drill and ceremonies, and extracurricular cadet activities.

Part II: Service Academy Preparatory Program Management (Co-Equal Duty)

• Serve as the primary manager and administrator of GMC's Service Academy Preparatory Program (SAPP).
• Develop, implement, and assess annual program objectives to support scholar success and maximize appointment rates.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for all sponsored and self-sponsored Service Academy Preparatory scholars.
• Maintain professional relationships with admissions and preparatory program representatives from the USMA, USNA, USAFA, USCGA, and USMMA.
• Monitor scholar academic performance, physical fitness, conduct, medical qualification status, and appointment progress throughout the year.
• Coordinate with the academic support team for advising, counseling, mentorship, and intervention efforts to ensure scholars remain academically competitive.
• Develop and execute SAPP prospect orientation, professional development, leadership development, and appointment preparation programs.
• Coordinate and assist cadets with academy nomination requests, applications, medical qualifications (DODMERB), and administrative requirements.
• Prepare and present periodic reports and briefings on program performance, appointment statistics, enrollment projections, and scholar outcomes.
• Work closely with Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Affairs, the GMC ROTC PMS, and the Commandant's Office to ensure scholar success.
• Coordinate academy visits, congressional visits, open houses, recruiting events, and special academy-related programs.
• Assist with recruiting and selection efforts for future SAPP scholars, including managing communication plans for scholars, parents, and academy representatives.
• Maintain accurate records and databases related to scholar enrollment, academy sponsorships, appointments, and program outcomes.
• Manage SAPP scholarship funds and sponsorship allocations; ensure proper stewardship, accountability, and reporting of all scholarship resources.
• Supervise assigned staff or student workers supporting SAPP and cadet operations.
• Travel as required to attend recruiting events, academy conferences, and program-related meetings.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Military service with an honorable discharge, or currently serving in the Active Component, National Guard, or Reserve Component.
• Demonstrated leadership and operations management experience in military, higher education, or comparable organizations.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, logistical, and project management skills.
• Ability to mentor, advise, and lead college-age students in both academic and physical military environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student information management systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple co-equal operational priorities.
• Customer-service oriented with a commitment to student success.
• Physical capability to actively support and participate in cadet activities, physical fitness events, hikes, and other Corps of Cadets physical requirements.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree.
• Former Service Academy graduate, Service Academy Preparatory School graduate, Falcon Scholar, CGAS participant, or prior Service Academy admissions experience.
• Previous experience working in military operations, planning (S-3/G-3 equivalent), or training management.
• Previous experience working with Service Academy Preparatory Programs, Service Academy admissions, or scholarship administration.
• Experience working in higher education, military education, ROTC, JROTC, admissions, recruiting, or student development programs.
• Experience managing operational budgets and supervising diverse teams of personnel.
• Prior experience coordinating with federal agencies, congressional offices, or military organizations.