The Citadel has again earned national recognition for its efforts to recruit and support veterans, ranking No. 9 among nonprofit and government organizations on the 2027 Military Friendly Employers list.
The Military College of South Carolina is one of nearly 300 employers recognized this year. The designation, which Military Friendly announced on Veterans Day, is based on an employer’s hiring practices as well as its record of retaining veterans and helping them advance in their careers.
“Our goal is to make The Citadel a place where veterans want to work and want to stay,” said Leah Schonfeld, vice president for human resources. “That means recognizing their military experience and skills during the hiring process, as well as continuing to support them once they are part of our faculty and staff. We’re pleased to see that work recognized year after year by Military Friendly.”
The Citadel offers veteran preference to those applying for full-time, regular positions. The college also provides resources for identifying civilian careers related to military experience. Applicants can explore current openings and find information about making the transition to civilian work by clicking here.
Military Friendly® evaluates employers using public information and survey responses. Final ratings combine survey scores with measures of recruitment, new-hire retention, employee turnover, and promotion and advancement for veterans and military employees.
The 2027 Military Friendly® Employers list will appear in the December 2026 issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine. Veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses can visit The Citadel’s employment website to learn more about working at the college.
About Military Friendly®
Military Friendly® assesses organizations’ support for the military community. More than 3,850 organizations participate in the program. Its ratings are owned by VIQTORY, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business, and are calculated using a rules-based algorithm. Military Friendly® is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Its methodology and criteria are available online.
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