VA​/TA Benefits Coordinator

VA/TA Benefits Coordinator Department: PROV Office of Veterans & Military Service Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time:
Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The VA/TA Benefits Coordinator serves as a School Certifying Official and coordinates the processing of veterans benefits and DoD Tuition Assistance for student veterans in the USC Columbia campus. The person in the position will strive to process benefits in a timely, compliant, and accurate manner and provide excellent customer service with the goal of both improving the veteran student experience and supporting student's time to degree goals.

This position reports to the Veteran Benefits Director.

• Basic office computer skills, and exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Military experience; experience in working with Student Veterans in a higher education setting.

Job Close Date 11/14/2026

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending on a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 14, 2026.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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