Veteran Support Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Veteran Support Specialist Role Title Admin and Office Spec III Role Code FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 294W0249 Agency Southwest Virginia Community College Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Tazewell

• 185 Hiring Range $15.79-$20.00 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

7:45AM-4:30PM, up to 29 hours per week

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate's degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

The Veteran Support Specialist works with veteran clients who are seeking educational and training experiences leading to initial employment or career advancement. The Veteran Support Specialist provides guidance and preparation on job search and career readiness. They suggest scholastic goals and career opportunities and help with skills development and problem-solving.

The Veteran Support Specialist will serve a dual role with Veterans Upward Bound including general office management to include oversight of student records, program related data and inventory. Additionally, the veteran support specialist will play an active role in designing and implementing recruitment activities, program services and program-related public events. Routine activities for the veteran support specialist include:

• Collaborates with staff to plan community recruitment initiatives targeting veterans;

• Processes all purchase requisitions using the Shared Services Center;

• Processes travel following state guidelines in Chrome River;

• Reconciles inventory to the associated purchase requisitions;

• Maintains physical records and guarantees security following college guidelines; Manages logistics of workshops offered at SWCC and partner colleges;

• Creates relevant content for the VUB social media applications;

• Assists in maintaining and updating VUB webpage;

• Assists in managing the VUB Canvas shell for mass communication and information sharing;

• Assists with reconciling purchase requisitions and travel within the AIS system and the grants office budget reports;

• Maintains Excel spreadsheets to track academic progress, current and cumulative GPAs, and program participation in Blumen;

• Maintains an existing community resources booklet of services tailored to veterans' needs;

• Designs brochures tailored to unemployment services and other veteran services;

• Completes the career coach certification within the first year of employment;

• Participates in pertinent professional development opportunities;

• Assist with student tracking required for the annual performance report using Blumen;

• Actively participates on committees and sponsored workshops at the host institution;

• Supports transition specialists with recruitment activities;

• Other duties as assigned by the program director

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Relevant work experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Computer literacy;

• Experience designing workshops and presentations

• Comfortable with public speaking

Additional Considerations

• Veteran or prior military experience;

• Prior work experience in higher education

• Experience working with state and federal grants;

• Working knowledge of Navigate, Blumen, eVA, and Chrome River platforms;

• Familiarity with Canvas or other learning management systems;

• Familiarity with accounting information systems;

• Experience using a case management system or student tracking system;

• Experience in event planning and logistics

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite and other IT platforms;

• Experience maintaining a social media presence;

• Willingness to travel with overnight stays for meetings and required trainings;

• Skilled with spreadsheet management, budget reconciliation and student tracking;

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Some travel may be required

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_2029P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/27/2024 Job Close Date 07/10/2024 Open Until Filled No Agency Website sw.edu Contact Name HR Email hr@sw.edu Phone Number 2769647333 Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

For more information, please see the Opportunity Profile.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/74323

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Certificate

• AHP Letter

• License