Veteran Affairs Specialist

Veteran Affairs Specialist

Must include transcript, cover letter, and resume. May be required to attend 1-2 conferences per year in Texas. May be required to attend up to 4 Bobcat Days (campus previews) on Saturdays per year.

Job Title:

Veteran Affairs Specialist

Location:

San Marcos

Department:
Office of the University Registrar

Recruitment Type:
Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Funding Source:
Permanent

Monthly Salary: $3,175.83

Job Category:
Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

- Associate's Degree with a minimum of two years of experience in an office environment at an institution of higher education.

Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, and regulations.

Experience maintaining confidential and sensitive student records in compliance withFERPAand other applicable regulations.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Experience utilizing databases and student information systems to research, update, and maintain records.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of experience processing VA educational benefits (Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606, etc.).Experience serving as a School Certifying Official (SCO) with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Working knowledge of VA-ONCE, Enrollment Manager, or other VA certification systems.

Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing veterans' educational benefits.

Basic understanding ofTXSTadministrative software includingBDMS,LOGI, Banner, Degree Works, and variousNETapplications.

Experience working in a Registrar's Office at a 4-year, state-funded institution.

Experience evaluating degree requirements and academic records for benefit eligibility.

Willingness to occasionally work outside normal business hours.

Experience working with military-affiliated students, veterans, and dependents.

Job Description
- Determine which courses are certifiable using degree plans, transcripts, etc. Certify tuition adjustments and coursework for payment. Audit VA student files, certifications, and corrections for accuracy and documentation. Advise/counsel veterans on application process for VA educational benefits. Assist with determining eligibility and processing Hazlewood and Department of Veteran's Affairs benefits.

Job Duties
- Review and code information sheets. Determine which courses are certified using degree outlines, deficiency plans, transcripts, etc. Certify coursework for payment. Report on changes in coursework/payment. Notify students of problems in a timely manner so that administrative changes can be made before deadlines. Audit VA student files, certifications, and corrections for accuracy/documentation. Calculate prior credit for transfer course work to accurately reflect students' academic progress.

Oversee and assist the filing and tracking system VA student files. Advise/counsel veterans on application process for VA Educational Benefits. Assist with determining eligibility and processing Hazlewood and Chapter 31 benefits. Assist customers on phone and in person in a courteous and helpful manner. OrganizeNSOsessions and present to prospective VA students and families at New Student Orientations. Assist in achieving departmental goals.

Establish and maintain federal and state training requirements as a school certifying official.

Professionalism

Additional Information to Applicants
- Must include transcript, cover letter, and resume. May be required to attend 1-2 conferences per year in Texas. May be required to attend up to 4 Bobcat Days (campus previews) on Saturdays per year.

Legal and Required Notices
- Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility  accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provideacceptable documentationverifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization.

Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

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