Assistant School Certifying Official

Craven Community College•New Bern, NC

9d•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. This is a 29 hour a week position.

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Verifies official last date of attendance of any VA student who withdrawals or is automatically withdrawn from classes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
Prepares purchase requisitions and orders supplies for the Veteran Affairs department and Student Veterans Association organization
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