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

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for School Certifying Official (SCO), UNLV Military and Veteran Services [R0152970]

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Certifying Operations within the UNLV Military and Veteran Services Center (MVSC), the School Certifying Official (SCO) manages all activities associated with Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefit certification. This role is crucial in supporting the academic transition and success of veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard members, Reservists, and their dependents. The SCO serves as a primary campus resource, providing information on VA benefits, admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and holistic veteran support services in alignment with the University’s mission and goals.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Organizati…