Veterans Service Specialist; Program Coordinator

Veterans Service Specialist (Program Coordinator)

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions
Department: VETERAN'S RESOURCE CENTER
Locations: Macomb, IL
Work Location: Macomb Campus
Appointment: As soon as possible
Monthly Wage: $3,052 - $3,357 (anticipated starting salary $3,052)

Employees in this position provide assistance to veterans, service members, veteran family members, staff, faculty, agency personnel, and the community in support of the Veteran's Resource Center operations. This position develops, plans, implements, and delivers programs and services based on unit priorities and goals.

Additionally, they provide program knowledge and expertise in regulations, application procedures, and forms associated with multiple programs designed for veterans, service members, and their family members. They are responsible for program priorities, goal setting, and evaluation.

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of one (1) year (12 months) of education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (
  
  Note:
  
  Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
• Experience completing federal and state forms such as the GI Bill, FAFSA, ING, IVG, and TA application procedures.
• Experience working with higher education military-affiliated students.
• For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). The degree must be conferred at the time of application.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), including Health Insurance plans (HMO, OAP, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, AD&D, Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Other benefits include paid time‑off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit the WIU benefits page.

Questions on benefits or eligibility: HR-Benefits or call 309‑298‑1971.

Western Illinois University, established in 1899, provides outstanding educational opportunities in west central Illinois and beyond. Our Macomb campus is a residential, cultural, and athletic center, while the Quad Cities branch in Moline serves the regional community. For more information, visit the About WIU page.