Veterans Benefits Coordinator
- Employer
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 10, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Title
Veterans Benefits Coordinator
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Enrollment Management Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Description:
The Veterans Benefits Coordinator assists in operation of the Military and Veterans Initiative at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi. The Veterans Education Specialist/School Certifying Official reports to the Assistant Director of Military and Veteran Services.
Position Responsibilities:
- 50% - Certifies veteran and military-connected federal
educational benefits by reporting enrollment and graduation
information to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure
the University's compliance with state and federal
regulations.
- 30% - Oversees and evaluates the requirements for receipt of VA
and Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Military benefits by
analyzing and monitoring enrollment, the student financial account,
financial aid, and academic records of each veteran or eligible
person.
- 10% - Serves as secondary manager for the University's
implementation of the Hazlewood Exemption Act. Determine student
eligibility for the Hazlewood benefits. Monitor cumulative credit
hours for students per term, ensure benefits are correctly applied
and accounted for. Oversee Compliance with the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and TVC rules and reporting on
Hazlewood.
- 5% - Monitors VA Work-Study program.
- 5% - Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant
Director of Military and Veteran Services or his/her
designee.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree.
- Two (2) years of related experience.
- Knowledge of higher education or business operation
practices.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
Power Point, and Outlook).
- Excellent communication skills to be able to communicate with
diverse populations in a positive, courteous, and professional
manner to effectively present information on a one-on-one basis,
small groups, and/or other employees of the
organization.
- Ability to travel to local, state, and national workshops and
conferences as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- VAONCE experience.
- Experience in student veteran's services, working with
veterans, and veterans' programs.
- Experience with Banner.
- Experience processing Hazelwood Veteran Benefits.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
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