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Missouri Military Academy, one of the country’s top college preparatory military boarding schools, seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced director for human resources. 

Reporting directly to the President, this director is a key member of the MMA leadership team, helping the Academy fulfill its mission to help middle school and high school boys reach through full potential through structure, self-discipline, and accountability.

The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, organize, direct, and administer comprehensive human resource programs, services, policy and procedures, compensation, benefits, employee relations, recruitment and retention, and staff development. For a more detailed prospectus and information, please click here.

To inquire, please email lori.vandercrake@ missourimilitaryacademy.com.

Bus Driver needed at Missouri Military Academy. Applicants must hold a Class B CDL license with a P and S endorsement, pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking qualified applicant for multiple assistant coaching positions.  The available positions are for football (fall season), wrestling (winter season), and baseball (spring season).     

Essential responsibilities and duties:

• Assist head coach in ensuring the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence.
• Assist head coach for participating students to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values and discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
• Ability to enforce discipline and sportsmanship at all times, and demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills. 
• Ensuring compliance with MSHSAA
• Knowledge of the sports rules
• Maintaining statistics on players
• Understanding and adherence to MMA policies and procedures. 

Qualifications:

• Prior high school coaching experience
• Sport First Aid Course

Missouri Military Academy offers a dynamic educational experience for boys in grades 7 -12 in a military boarding school environment. The Academy is known for its 360 Degree Education, which provides a well-rounded, holistic education that is centered upon the pillars of academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical health and the enhancement of leadership skills.

Qualified candidates may submit resume and cover letter to: Lori.Vandercrake@missourimilitaryacademy.com

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking a high energy leader and role model for a Company Leadership Advisor (CLA) position. This position is for the evening shift, typically 3:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. with periodic weekend duty. Responsibilities include supervising the daily activities of the corps of cadets to include: responsibilities for assigned company and associated barracks, addressing cadet life issues (safety, security, health and welfare), leadership development and advising cadet leaders, counseling and mentoring cadets, physical readiness, discipline, and cadet accountability. The Company Leadership Advisor plays a key role in implementing the military educational model that is based on structure, self-discipline, and accountability. The CLA supports and encourages a positive learning environment characterized by high expectations, mutual respect, goal setting, and esprit de corps. 

The Company Leadership Advisor implements the plan of the day, establishes strong partnerships with parents, and coordinates with other Company Leadership Advisors. CLA’s work directly with cadets, emphasizing academic achievement, physical fitness, and character and social development. The ideal candidate must possess excellent administrative, planning, and organizational skills and be able to work directly with parents, staff, faculty, and cadets in a professional manner with a sense of urgency and purpose. 

This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity, exemplary physical fitness and military bearing, mature judgement, patience, multitasking, and a passion to work with young men. Candidates must have prior Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve military or equivalent experience in education, law enforcement, or management; associate degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

The salary range for this position is $18-$22 per hour based on education, experience, and job skills related to the qualification requirements; some overtime may be required. MMA offers competitive benefits to include sick leave, two weeks paid vacation in first year that increases based on employment longevity, 403(b) retirement with matching up to 5% after second year of employment, medical and life insurance, uniforms, and many others.

Missouri Military Academy is an all-male, college preparatory military boarding school with a diverse domestic and international student population. Our rigorous program empowers young men to reach their potential as future college graduates, citizens of character, and leaders in their communities. Our 360˚ Education fosters academic excellence, a healthy lifestyle and physical development, leadership and life skills, positive character development, and personal motivation.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Lori.Vandercrake@missourimilitaryacademy.com

Missouri Military Academy seeks a full time Night Accountability Company Officer. This position is responsible for the safety and care of cadets in the residence life setting and ensures a safe and secure living environment.  This position maintains a standard of safety and security for the campus.   Individual must be able to develop strong relationships with cadets, families, and teaching faculty. This is a 12 month full time position for the overnight shift, typically 11:30pm – 7:30am.  

Specific job requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide direct supervision of cadets well-being physical, emotional, and spiritual.
• Ensure all cadets are accounted for at all times, consistent presence amongst cadets during shift.
• Conduct risk assessments as necessary; maintain accurate duty logs during shift
• Ensure all buildings are secure and monitor for pedestrian and vehicle traffic on or surrounding campus.
• Respond to emergent situations and incidents, reporting to appropriate parties. 

Position Requirements

• Strong communications skills
• Attention to detail and effective reporting
• Professional judgement
• Mature, professional, and stable demeanor
• Passion to make a difference in young men’s lives.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior security experience
• Prior military with honorable discharge as verified on DD214.

Missouri Military Academy offers a dynamic educational experience for boys in grades 7-12 in a military boarding school environment. The Academy is known for its 360 Degree Education, which provides a structured, well-rounded, holistic education that is centered upon the pillars of academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical health and the enhancement of leadership skills.

Qualified candidates may submit resume and cover letter to: Lori.Vandercrake@missourimilitaryacademy.com

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) is seeking a full-time outgoing, goal-oriented Enrollment Recruiter to join the Admissions Office. Enrollment Recruiters are expected to embrace, understand and explain the military educational model that is based on structure, self-discipline, and accountability. Candidates should be realistic and excited about the demands, challenges, and rewards of recruiting cadets for a military boarding school.

Enrollment Recruiters identify candidates for admissions, developing relationships with counselors, alumni, and parents of current cadets, and guide prospective cadets and their parents through the admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes. A commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of young men is essential for successful recruiters.

Enrollment Recruiters collaborate with the staff, faculty, alumni, and current parents to implement on and off campus recruiting activities and conduct interviews, evaluate applications, and actively engage families via phone, e-mail and face to face meetings to achieve enrollment goals. Job requirements include preparing and presenting briefings, conducting campus tours, travel for recruitment and school fairs, event planning, marketing, and alumni engagement.

The ideal candidate would possess excellent administrative, planning, organizational, and research and sales skills, and be able to successfully work with parents, colleagues, and cadets in a professional manner in both English and Spanish.  This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity, mature judgement, patience, multitasking, and a passion to work with young men and families.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree. Prior admissions and recruiting experience is highly desirable. Candidates must be able to travel internationally, possess a valid driver’s license, and occasionally work overnight, evenings, and weekends. Experience with Microsoft Office and working ability with software and database packages is required. Military experience, especially military recruiting, is a plus.

Missouri Military Academy is an all-male, college preparatory military boarding school with a diverse domestic and international student population. Our rigorous program empowers young men to reach their potential as future college graduates, citizens of character, and leaders in their communities. Our 360˚ Education fosters academic excellence, a healthy lifestyle and physical development, leadership and life skills, positive character development, and personal motivation.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Lori.Vandercrake@missourimilitaryacademy.com