General Student Employment - Veteran's Office Assistant

Southwestern Oregon Community College•Coos Bay, OR

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About The Position

Assists new and returning veteran students, dependents and active duty persons to complete forms necessary to receive educational benefits. This position is only open to Student Workers who are qualified Veterans. Up to 15 hours per week.

Requirements

Must be current degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 3/4 time.
Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Demonstrate skill in organizing and maintaining records
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and written
Ability to follow directions
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Qualified Veterans

Responsibilities

Assists in verification of attendance and satisfactory progress
Researches veteran’s files for record verifications/change of enrollment or degree
Helps maintain the Veteran’s Office and Veterans Resource Center
Assists students with referrals to on and off campus resources as needed
Maintain student records
Set up enrollment certifications electronically
Assists by using computer systems to make required entries for reports, etc.
Assists with filing of documents for VA purposes
Assists with determination of prior credits
Assists with review of VA reporting fee payments to ensure accuracy
Assists with advanced or accelerated payments
Assists with tutorial and work study claims
Other duties as assigned relating to VA
Assist veteran students in finding college information.
Assists in the development of special activities, such as veteran’s affairs visits, employment fairs, orientation, etc.