Full-Time Permanent Specialist for Veterans Programs
About The Position
The Specialist for Veterans Programs maintains the credentials required to serve as a school certifying official under standards and regulations set by the VA and the North Carolina State Approving Agency. The role administers VA educational benefits, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, maintains accurate records, and facilitates timely reporting of required information. The Specialist advises and assists veteran and military-affiliated students with admissions, enrollment, educational benefits, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and college and community resources that support student success. Under the direction of the Director for Veterans Programs, the Specialist submits veteran student enrollment verifications and status changes to the appropriate State and Federal VA offices and serves as a liaison between veteran students and their identified VA reporting offices. This is a daytime position with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some scheduled evening or weekend work and local travel are required. Salary is $2,650 per month. The start date is January 4, 2027. Official transcripts and documentation verifying reported educational qualifications are required; unofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes. The successful candidate must provide official transcripts at their expense within 30 days of notification of selection.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Microsoft Office skills and experience with digital platforms.
- Ability to work the stated daytime schedule, with some scheduled evening or weekend work.
- Local travel is required.
- Provide official transcripts and documentation verifying reported educational qualifications; official transcripts must be provided at the successful candidate’s expense within 30 days of notification of selection.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in a community college or higher education setting.
- Previous military work experience or previous work experience with military-connected individuals.
Responsibilities
- Maintain credentials required to serve as a school certifying official in accordance with VA and North Carolina State Approving Agency standards and regulations.
- Administer VA educational benefits and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintain accurate records and facilitate timely reporting of required information.
- Guide and assist veteran and military-affiliated students with admissions, enrollment, educational benefits, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and available college and community resources.
- Submit enrollment verifications and status changes for veteran students to appropriate State and Federal VA offices under the direction of the Director for Veterans Programs.
- Serve as a college liaison between veteran students and their identified VA reporting offices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
