Auburn University · 6 days ago
Coordinator, Veterans Compliance & Certification
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$36K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years expAuburn University is searching for a Coordinator for their Veterans Resource Center to assist in overseeing operations and implementing university veterans programs. The role involves certifying enrollment for students, serving as a liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and educating students about financial aid and benefits related to their education.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Serves as a university Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official
Certify enrollment for students in compliance with VA regulations, including Post-9/11 GI Bill®, Montgomery GI Bill®, and Vocational Rehabilitation
Act as the primary liaison between the institution and the Department of Veterans Affairs, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues to facilitate timely disbursement of benefits
Stay up-to-date with law and legislation changes to VA regulations and disseminate relevant information to the team and the student community
Collaborate with academic advisors, financial aid officers, and student services departments to streamline the certification process and enhance the student experience
Advises and instructs students and parents on financial aid issues regarding Federal Veterans Administration education benefits programs and other financial aid, scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships programs
Conducts workshops, activities, and programs intended to educate students and their family members on issues related to their transition to the University environment and the students veterans educational benefits programs
Assists in the coordination and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures for the AUVRC
Educates others on financial aid issues, bursar issues, registrar issues, admissions issues, and graduate and undergraduate degree issues as they are affected by VA educational programs, guidelines, regulations, policies, procedures and laws
Answers questions, writes letters, and/or gives presentations as required to respond to the student or a family members inquiry, veterans administration inquiry, and/or other inquiries from other Universities and entities
Makes recommendations and implements changes/improvements to the AUVRC programs
Represents the AUVRC by participating in state, regional, and national Veteran Administration training programs and conferences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience OR Master's degree
Experience in financial aid processes or military/veterans affairs
Preferred
Motivation to serve the veteran population
Experience in higher education administration
Experience in financial aid processing
Working with veterans
Prior military experience
Knowledge of federal rules and regulations governing veteran's benefits
Basic student academic policies and procedures
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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