Company Officer at Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Position:                                 Company Officer        

Posting:                                  Start Date:   November 11, 2024

Position Number:                  FY25-06

Application Deadline:           October 18, 2024

Division:                                 Student Services

Union affiliation:                   Association of Professional Administrators (APA)

Supervision received:            Vice President, Student Services; Commandant of Cadets

Position Summary:

The Company Officer reports directly to the Commandant of Cadets and has a broad responsibility for managing the daily operations of an assigned regimental company of approximately 200 cadets. The company is the Academy’s residential (dorm) community and is a sub-unit of the Regiment of Cadets that includes student leadership positions. A key part of the role of Company Officer is to foster leadership and personal growth among the cadets, supporting their regimental experience through leadership programs and training. The position involves rotating shifts, including overnight, day, and evening duties, and the officer must maintain a high level of professionalism in uniform.

Additionally, the Company Officer position requires an annual 52-day seagoing commitment aboard the Academy’s training ship Patriot State during the annual sea term, which is part of the overall cadet experience. The position of Company Officer is ideal for someone dedicated to leadership development in a regimented, military-like setting, emphasizing both the personal and professional growth of cadets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management for one of the Academy's seven residential life units, ensuring a safe and positive experience for approximately 200


• Act as an on-call crisis response officer, addressing cadet wellness and behavioral


• Provide early intervention to ensure cadets' well-being.


• Maintain consistent communication with cadets through individual outreach and


• Serve as a mediator for interpersonal conflicts, helping cadets find


• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of upper-class cadet leaders within the company.


• Conduct regular room inspections and provide support to cadets in maintaining uniform and room Guide cadets on meeting academic and regimental expectations and supervise cadet leave and liberty.


• Attend and participate in morning formations (Monday-Friday) at 0715 during the academic year


• Serve in an on-call capacity one night per week throughout the academic year, staying overnight in an on-call suite when


• Participate in the Academy’s 52-day sea term training cruise (early January to mid-February), with responsibilities that include on-call duty, care, and support of cadets, mirroring on-shore


• Act as a disciplinary officer for the company, conducting hearings and investigations which may result in referrals to class or honor


• Assist in planning and coordinating leadership development programs, orientation, commencement, and move-in/move-out activities, some of which may require evening and weekend

• Attend professional development and training to stay updated on best practices in student development and


• Engage with professional associations and collaborate with other company officers to deliver an exceptional student


• Participate in the Academy’s random drug testing program and serve as a Clery Act Mandated Reporter to ensure campus


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Commandant and/or the Vice President for Student Services

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor's


• Understanding of theories and practices related to student growth, support, and development


• Ability to collaborate with a range of individuals, including professional staff, non-professional staff, and


• Strong communication abilities, with a focus on respectful interaction within diverse and inclusive


• Must be able to participate in an overnight on-call rotation on campus, which may involve crisis response and intervention, and responding to a variety of student


• Must be able to participate in the annual 52 consecutive day sea-term aboard the Academy's training


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based


• Red Cross Certification in CPR and First Aid (can be obtained within six months of employment).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling, or a related


• Two (2) years of professional experience working with young adults, with priority given to candidates with experience working in a college/university environment.


• Experience working within a regimental, military, maritime or closely related


• Experience working with higher education information

Salary:            $64,000 to $68,000. The Academy offers generous benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is exempt under the FLSA.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, an MMA application, Affirmative Action form and the contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities link under Human Resources on the MMA website

. Applications may be attached and sent electronically to . Alternatively, you may send your application materials by USPS to: Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.  Finalist must complete a pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug screening and background check. 

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage
members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans

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