County College Of Morris Randolph , NJ 07458
Posted 2 months ago
Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President
Certify and update the enrollment of veterans to the VA through the college's systems and the VA's Enrollment Manager system and other VA systems, as required by law. Data certified for each veteran includes, but not limited to registration, number of credits, program of study, and completed courses.
Provides advising and academic monitoring to veterans to reassure compliance of VA degree/certificate requirements. Complies with ad-hoc VA requests on follow up verification of veterans throughout the academic year.
Maintains veteran services budget, accurate database of information and files for current and former student veterans. Manages veteran reports and data to analyze financial expenses, enrollment, retention, and graduation of veterans.
Serves as liaison between all student veterans (and eligible dependents) with the VA and campus by providing guidance and assistance with accessing their benefits and other campus resources to support their diverse needs (Admissions, Counseling, Tutoring, Accessibility Services, EOF, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Marketing, Career Services, Workforce Development, Records & Registration, Financial Aid, & Bursar).
Develops and maintains a network of support and referral systems for veterans inclusive of community, state, and federal partners to provide additional extended resources and support.
Create and partner with on and off campus resources to implement programs, events, workshops, and seminars on campus for military-connected students to ensure their academic and social adaptation into the college community.
Manage and complete VA annual certification of credit and non-credit academic programs with state approving agency and all required annual VA compliance trainings. Updates annual required Department of Defense (DOD) website with college information.
Actively participate in departmental and college activities and committees.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Qualifications
Minimum of five years' experience as a School Certifying Official. Exceptional knowledge of Veteran Affairs Educational Benefits, policies, procedures, and using its varied systems (Enrollment Manager, ArmyIgnitED, PIEE, Navy College Program, Tungsten Network, AI portal, and others). Must have experience working with military active duty and veterans.
Strong military service orientation is essential, with situational awareness of issues concerning veterans and their families and to effectively advocate for veteran students on and off campus. Working with diverse college student populations, traditional and non-traditional, is a plus. Veteran preferred.
Qualifications
Detail oriented & organized
Ability to work independently & with a team
Strong communication skills
Time management skills
Strong listening skills
Planning skills
Budget management
Knowledge of various computer software programs, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe PDF, Ellucian/Colleague or Banner, and Blackboard Learn.
Work Hours
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
County College Of Morris