VA School Certifying Official

The Veteran Student Success Center is accepting applications for a VA School Certifying Official. This role under the supervision of the Assistant Director for the Veteran Student Success Center supports military-connected students by ensuring accurate and timely certification of enrollment to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and providing expert guidance on related policies and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• As the first point of contact for students using VA education benefits the VA School Certifying Official is expected to be able to provide detailed information and guidance to new and current students regarding VA benefits payments registration and available resources.
• Serve as a VA School Certifying Official (SCO) by processing enrollment certifications promptly and accurately for submission to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Assist Veterans and military-connected students in resolving issues related to policies procedures financial aid and billing.
• Responsible for interpreting and explaining VA regulations and how changes may impact students.
• Utilize the Department of Veterans Affairs Enrollment Management system and the institutions Banner system for data entry and reporting.
• Maintain mandatory VA training as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs which may involve occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Minimum Qualifications :

A bachelors degree and progressive experience related to working with military connected to work with a diverse population with a wide variety of needs especially with Veterans and Active to communicate with students and student accounts financial aid and academic departments. Commitment to veteran student development and success.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with student affairs and VA education benefits is a of GI Bill requirements and US Department of VA Education Benefits desirable. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. A working knowledge of BANNER is desired but not required.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

About The Citadel College

The Citadel also known as the Military College of South Carolina is a public senior military college located in Charleston South Carolina. Founded in 1842 The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston you are close to great restaurants shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report 2022) for schools with up to a masters degree the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors 57 Minors pre-health professions and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11 : 1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1000 students attend the Graduate College evening and online programs.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1