School Certifying Official (SCO), UNLV Military and Veteran Services [R0152970

School Certifying Official (SCO) – UNLV Military & Veteran Services Core Responsibilities

• 1. VA Benefit Certification & Compliance Process

  Certifications:
  
  Efficiently process and submit enrollment certifications for various VA Education Benefit programs each semester; monitor and update certifications promptly as student enrollment status changes.

  Financial Management:
  Apply appropriate VA tuition and fee payments to student accounts; accurately identify over payments, make necessary entries in People Soft, and expedite the return of program funds to the VA when required.

  Regulatory Interpretation:
  Maintain up-to-date, expert knowledge of federal VA educational programs, rules, and regulations; interpret and communicate these complex guidelines to students, faculty, academic advisors, and the general public to ensure institutional compliance.

  Auditing:
  Perform high-level review of veteran and dependent class schedules and degree plans to ensure all certified courses directly apply to their program of study for proper compliance in accordance with Academic Advisor/Graduate Coordinator recommendation, University policies, and VA guidelines. Ensure proper calculation of appropriate tuition and fees when applicable.

• 2. Student Support & Outreach

  Holistic Guidance:
  Serve as a frontline resource providing accurate information regarding university admissions, enrollment processes, financial aid opportunities, academic success initiatives, and campus/community veteran support services.

  Orientation & Integration:
  Collaborate with the MVSC team to plan, host, and execute comprehensive orientation programs designed to integrate new student veterans into the UNLV community.

  Communications & Social Media:
  Assist with content creation, website updates, and social media management for the MVSC, promoting routine events, recognizing military anniversaries, and broadcasting pertinent veteran support messaging.

  Event Coordination:
  Support the MVSC Executive Director with the planning, coordination, and execution of annual veteran support events and initiatives.

• 3. Data Integrity & Administration

  Data & Reporting:
  Compile and analyze student veteran statistical data to assist the Executive Director in identifying trends and developing strategic retention programs to improve enrollment outcomes.

  Record Maintenance:
  Maintain meticulous, confidential student files and federal records in compliance with FERPA and VA guidelines for potential state and federal audits.

Regulatory Compliance:
Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn and apply, federal VA Education Benefit regulations and higher education compliance standards.

Systems Proficiency:
Experience with or adaptability to student information systems (specifically People Soft) and official VA certification portals.

Communication:
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to advise a diverse student population and collaborate with campus departments.

Organization & Detail:
Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

One year or more of experience with VA’s Enrollment Manager software.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary is $55,778. Unable to offer more than stated salary.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for…