Coordinator - Veterans Success Center (Temporary Position)

Coordinator - Veterans Success Center (Temporary Position)

Position Category: Staff - Full-Time

Summary:
Serves as Compliance/VA Certifying Official for the university. Advises all students receiving Veterans' Administration educational benefits from initial entrance testing through to graduation. Monitors and tracks all course work taken by students and is responsible for maintaining appropriate and accurate records as required by administrative regulations.

Reviews all submissions to the Veterans' Administration and verifies the accuracy of those submissions. Ensures compliance with the VA rules and regulations. Interprets test scores, including ACT, SAT, CLEP, DSST and Accuplacer and recommends appropriate academic level.

Informs students of specific admission and registration procedures and counsels them regarding career and/or degree options. Ensures those options are compatible with educational and personal plans and goals. Informs veterans regarding their eligibility for education benefits. Evaluates student eligibility using criteria from the various federal rules and regulations governing veteran eligibility. Informs students regarding their eligibility for VA benefits. Determines special situations and/or needs of incoming students and refers them to the university's Community and Veteran services.

Coordinates the certification of VA Chapter 31 rehabilitation students with case workers in order to meet their unique and/or special needs. Coordinates flight training certification with the various providers to ensure they are VA SAA approved and ensures that students are comply with VA Regulations.

Counsels with students regarding their academic performance and determines alternatives to help them out of academic difficulty.

Prepares appropriate VA documentation requesting payments to students for enrollment in approved programs, including changes to enrollment status. Prepares and submits appropriate forms, letters, and approvals for VA tutors and certifies enrollment. Submits requests for approval each semester or block, for appropriate pay information.

Reports the progress of all VA program students with department chairpersons, faculty members and other university officials.

Prepares annual report for the SAA at the Board of Regents regarding the program offerings including any significant changes to programs or policies at the university.

Evaluates official transcripts of military training for acceptance of military related course work and on-the-job training/experience.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Work Remotely | Hybrid Eligible (1-4 Days)

1 year position UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.



Required Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field of study or a combination of education and experience totaling four years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge

Knowledge of content and curriculum.
Knowledge of Veterans Educational Benefits regulations.
Knowledge of student advisement methods and techniques.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and database software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Banner.
Knowledge of filing and records management.

Skills
Skills in word processing, spreadsheets and Database software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Banner.
Skills in filing and record management.
Skills in conflict resolution.

Abilities
Ability to be highly detailed in work related issues.
Ability to work independently on a multi-task level.
Ability to prioritize and follow-through to completion.
Ability to work with a diversity of personalities.
Ability to solve problems creatively.
Ability to anticipate departmental and student needs.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a diverse group of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:


Physical Requirements:
Moderate physical activity. May require physical effort including lifting up to 25 pounds and some extended periods of standing or walking.

Benefits Summary:
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.



FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: $35,568 - $44,460

Advertisement Number: STA144922
Open Date: 06/10/2022
Review Start Date: 06/16/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/28753

Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. jeid-ba456a3d0bcf6f44b367f6a927927d9d