Assistant Commandant for Operations and Training

Job Responsibilities:


The Citadel invites applications for the position of Assistant Commandant for Operations, Training and Logistics in the Commandant Department. The Assistant Commandant is responsible to the Commandant of Cadets for developing, planning and implementing the 5 year Training Master Plan and the Yearly Training Calendar for the College. Maintains the 24-hour schedule for the Corps of Cadets and develops, plans and coordinates the Corps Weekly Training schedule. Additionally, is responsible for the coordination and planning of the Logistics/Supply Operations for the Corps and is the Department representative to Auxiliary Services (Mess Operations, Cadet Store, Tailor Shop, Laundry, Barber Shop). The individual serves as a senior staff officer in the Commandant Department. Additionally, the candidate serves as a role model and provides coaching and counsel to cadet leaders within the Corps of Cadets.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

Must have a Master’s degree, 20 years of military experience and served successfully in the Grade of O-5 or O-6. Present a high level of military appearance and possess a level of physical fitness and conditioning that allows participation with cadets during physical training. Must have ability to relate to/communicate with college age students in a military environment and their parents.

Preferred Qualifications:

Military college graduate or previous assignment at a Military College. Prior military command experience is desired. Previous assignment as a Battalion or Higher Command Operations Officer

Additional Comments:

The candidate must be willing to work evenings and weekends as required

Supplemental questions are considered part of the candidate’s official application. Completion of the on-line application is required. Submission of additional information, including resumes and work history, is strongly encouraged. Candidates indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may be required to present an official copy of the college transcript upon employment.

Advertised: Oct 28 2020 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 22 2020 Eastern Standard Time