Assistant School Certifying Official (Part-time)

Craven Community College • New Bern, NC

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant School Certifying Official provides immediate assistance to veteran students utilizing any Department of Veterans Affairs Educational benefit. This position is primarily located within the Student Center at the main campus.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• One (1) year experience in student services or working with military populations.
• Knowledge of VA educational benefits
• Knowledge of community college admissions, programs of study and registration processes
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures, academic requirements, campus resources, student life and support services
• Knowledge of customer service and customer relations principles
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to student-centered principles and understanding of the community college mission
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to establish positive employee, student and public relations
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels

Nice To Haves

• Military veteran.

Responsibilities

• Assists military affiliated students/potential students in applying for VA Education benefits
• Tracks VA educational benefits awarded
• Processes veteran's affairs applications
• Works closely with the Student Accounts Office on VA Educational benefits payable to the College and ensures proper procedures for the charging of these students
• Produces reports on the number of veterans served, educational benefits received and other necessary information for end of year reports
• Verifies official last date of attendance of any VA student who withdrawals or is automatically withdrawn from classes
• Reviews registration for all students utilizing VA Educational benefits and certifies/amends enrollment certifications in Enrollment Manager
• Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College's mission, core values and goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees