The Citadel · 1 day ago
VA School Certifying Offical
Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$43K/yr - $45K/yrThe Citadel is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina, and they are seeking a VA School Certifying Official to support military-connected students. This role involves ensuring accurate certification of enrollment to the Department of Veterans Affairs and providing guidance on related policies and procedures.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Angie Rochester
Responsibilities
As the first point of contact for students using VA education benefits, the VA School Certifying Official is expected to be able to provide detailed information and guidance to new and current students regarding VA benefits, payments, registration, and available resources
Serve as a VA School Certifying Official (SCO) by processing enrollment certifications promptly and accurately for submission to the Department of Veterans Affairs
Assist Veterans and military-connected students in resolving issues related to policies, procedures, financial aid, and billing
Responsible for interpreting and explaining VA regulations and how changes may impact students
Utilize the Department of Veterans Affairs Enrollment Management system and the institution's Banner system for data entry and reporting
Maintain mandatory VA training as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which may involve occasional overnight travel
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and progressive experience related to working with military connected students
Ability to work with a diverse population with a wide variety of needs, especially with Veterans and Active Duty
Ability to communicate with students and student accounts, financial aid, and academic departments
Commitment to veteran student development and success
Ability to learn and apply complex procedures and detailed policies effectively
Exceptional attention to detail, especially for data entry tasks
Ability to thrive under pressure, particularly during peak workloads and deadlines
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to provide exceptional support to students and stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with student affairs and VA education benefits is a plus
Knowledge of GI Bill requirements and US Department of VA Education Benefits desirable
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
A working knowledge of BANNER is desired but not required
Benefits
Extensive Health Plans
Great Retirement Options
Tuition Waiver Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discounts
Isle of Palms Beach Club
Swain Family Boat Center
Community Service Opportunities
Mentor/Mentee Program
Company
The Citadel
The Citadel, a four-year, public college in historic Charleston, S.C., offers a classic military college education for individuals profoundly focused on leadership excellence and academic distinction.
Founded in 1842
501-1000 employees
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