Education Program Specialist
Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA
8d•$65,000
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Veteran Services is seeking an Education Program Specialist. This role will review, evaluate, and approve education and training programs for the enrollment of veterans and other eligible persons seeking education and training benefits from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs under the Montgomery and Post 9/11GI Bills. The SAA also conducts compliance surveys at all facilities that have at least one Veteran/dependent enrolled to verify enrollment data, awards actions and previous payment for accuracy and to ensure that payments made to eligible Veterans and their dependents are in keeping with USDVA and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Advanced collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleges/universities, private career schools and vocational schools’ administrators, local/state/federal government officials and business owners/operators
- Advanced skills in planning, analysis, and decision making
- Advanced oral and written communications skills
- Ability to effectively use software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
- Ability to create training and development aids and tools
- Ability to independently manage a high volume of work
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to manage persons, work and processes in a high-volume setting
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in administration, law, vocational education or other related field (advanced degree desired)
- Experience managing federally funded programs, including interpreting and implementing federal regulations and managing budgets
Responsibilities
- Review, evaluate, and approve education and training programs for the enrollment of veterans and other eligible persons seeking education and training benefits from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs under the Montgomery and Post 9/11GI Bills.
- Conduct compliance surveys at all facilities that have at least one Veteran/dependent enrolled to verify enrollment data, awards actions and previous payment for accuracy and to ensure that payments made to eligible Veterans and their dependents are in keeping with USDVA and federal regulations.
