Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement · 6 hours ago
School Certifying Official Program Coordinator
Bozeman, MT
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.99/hr - $21.99/hrMontana State University - Office of Student Engagement is dedicated to academic excellence and veteran support. The School Certifying Official Program Coordinator will manage student records and certify VA education benefits while providing support to veteran and military-connected students.
Events Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Registrar duties
Data-entry and data-management within the office of the Registrar
Processing curriculum changes
Student registration changes (add/drop)
Entering last-dates of attendance for students who stop attending classes
Enrollment verifications
Intent’s to register (readmission) and other duties related to student records management
And other processes related to student enrollment and records management
VA Education Benefit Certification
Serve as a School Certifying Official (SCO) for Montana State University under the supervision of the Director
Review and certify student enrollment to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in accordance with VA, State Approving Agency (SAA), and institutional policies
Maintain accurate and confidential student records in VA-Enrollment Manager and internal student information systems
Monitor registration changes, program adjustments, and graduation certifications to ensure timely benefit updates
Assist in maintaining audit-ready files and compliance documentation
Collaborate with Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Accounts, and Academic Advising to ensure smooth benefit processing
Event Planning & Programming
Assist with coordination and execution of veteran-related events and programs, such as Veterans Day ceremonies, Military Appreciation Game, and Graduation recognition events
Support setup, promotion, logistics, and follow-up
Collaborate with campus and community partners to promote awareness and inclusion of veteran and military-connected students
Student Support & Center Operations
Serve as a front-line contact for veteran and military-connected students visiting or contacting the Veteran Support Center
Provide guidance on benefit usage, academic processes, and campus resources
Assist with general office duties including scheduling, communication, and student outreach
Help maintain a professional and organized environment within the Travis W. Atkins Veteran Support Center
Support daily operations, inventory management, and coordination with student staff
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Track and report key student success metrics related to benefit usage, retention, and graduation rates
Assist in compiling information for the Military Friendly Survey and internal reports
Provide feedback and suggestions for improving services and programming for veterans
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with data systems
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Preferred
Experience working with veteran or military-connected populations
Knowledge of VA Education Benefits and School Certifying Official procedures
Experience in event coordination, student services, or higher education
Familiarity with Banner, VA-ONCE, or other student record systems
Military service or direct family connection to a veteran or service member is a plus
Company
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) provides and facilitates student engagement opportunities for MSU students through a variety of programs, events, services, and activities on the Bozeman campus.
Founded in 2015
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase