Veteran Certifying Official - Admissions and Records

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Veteran Benefits Certifying Official (VBCO). The VBCO is responsible for administering and certifying veterans’ education benefits in compliance with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations and institutional policies. This role serves as the primary liaison between the institution, student veterans and dependents, and external agencies to ensure accurate certification, timely payments, and regulatory compliance while providing high‑quality customer service to military‑affiliated students.

• Administer and certify veterans’ education benefits.
• Ensure compliance with VA regulations and institutional policies.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the institution, student veterans, dependents, and external agencies.
• Ensure accurate certification, timely payments, and regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least two (2) years of related work experience, or a Master’s Degree and at least one (1) year of related work experience.
• Related experience: working in higher education administration, academic advising, student services, registrar, financial aid, or an equivalent field.

Schedule:

Administrative Faculty –

B. Travel may be required.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. For the salary schedule, please visit Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade.

Remarkable retirement plan – 19.25% contribution matched by the University; 100% vested on the first day. All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full‑time are eligible, unless they are members of the PERS of Nevada.
Health insurance options including dental and vision. Generous annual sick leave, long‑term disability, and life insurance. Faculty benefits include E.L.Wiegand Fitness Center memberships and spouse/domestic partner options. Mountain EAP provides counseling and advising services. No state income tax.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including protected hairstyles), color, or religion. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity. For more information, please contact the Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access at (775)784‑1547 or eotix.

The posting will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. A background check will be conducted on selected candidates. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E‑Verify. Candidates may be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license if the position requires driving.