Veteran Affairs Specialist
Employer
Mitchell Community College
500 West Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
Phone: 704-878-3200
Job Location
Statesville Campus
Salary/Grade
$2,693.33 - $3,584.00 Monthly
Benefits
Full-time Benefit Package
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Opens: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Closes: Friday, February 5, 2021
Closes: Friday, February 5, 2021
Target Start Date
Monday, February 15, 2021
Expected Work Hours
Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Qualifications
- An Associate’s Degree is required as well as three years of experience working in Veteran’s Affairs/ Financial Aid Office at a post-secondary institution of higher learning, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Understanding of and commitment to the purpose of an open door institution
- Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of and experience in computer database applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Federal and State regulations, particularly those pertaining to veteran’s education benefits
- Ability to work in a congenial and professional manner with faculty, staff and students
- VA experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- An Associate’s Degree is required as well as three years of experience working in Veteran’s Affairs/ Financial Aid Office at a post-secondary institution of higher learning, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Understanding of and commitment to the purpose of an open door institution
- Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of and experience in computer database applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Federal and State regulations, particularly those pertaining to veteran’s education benefits
- Ability to work in a congenial and professional manner with faculty, staff and students
- VA experience preferred
Position Description
This individual will administer the Veterans Education Program in compliance with all federal, state and institutional regulations.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of Veterans Affairs and keep abreast of all Federal and State regulations
- Make presentations on financial aid, veterans education benefits, and scholarships as necessary both on and off campus
Related Responsibilities:
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Federal and State regulations in regards to implementing the Veterans Education Program.
- Serve as the Veterans Affairs certifying official for the college.
- Coordinate and maintain the Web based program (VAONCE) to timely submit and monitor information to the Department of Veterans Affairs in order to ensure compliance.
- Counsel and serve prospective and enrolled Veterans.
- Manage and maintain files on veterans and be able to provide required documentation to State and Federal Auditors during compliance surveys.
- Work closely with the Registrar in regards to evaluation of prior credit.
- Complete required forms for college/program approval to the State Approving Agency.
- Serve as the College liaison for all outside agencies affiliated with veterans and their benefits
- Administer the College’s Scholarship program in compliance with Federal, State and Institutional regulations and policies.
- Access College Scholarship Fund Authorities (Endowed, Non-Endowed or Agency) and maintain for state auditors.
- Work with Financial Services on establishing scholarship amounts to award.
- Work with Financial Services on reconciliation of accounts.
- Apply for, and award funds through the NC Department of Community Colleges and State Education Assistance Authority (ex: Targeted Assistance, Less Than Half Time, FELS, Wells Fargo, etc.)
- Advertise outside scholarship opportunities.
- Perform electronic drawdown process in Colleague.
- Assist with Policy and Procedures manual.
- Other duties as assigned by the Financial Aid Director or Vice President of Student Services.
How to Apply
Job Post Contact
Christina Sharkey, Human Resources Assistant
Mitchell Community College
500 W. Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677
(704)978-1371 office
(704)978-3117 fax