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VA Certifying Specialist

Campus, IL · On-site

Complete annual training requirements to remain eligible as a school certifying official. Status Monitoring: Review and monitor the status of VA students for payments, enrollment, degree plans, or ...

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Lead School Certifying Official

Parkville, MO

The Lead School Certifying Official (SCO) works with Park University staff, faculty, and students ... Performs regular statistical data research of VA certifications, invoices and overall portfolios ...

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A VA Certifying Official is responsible for certifying and processing education benefits for veterans, service members, and eligible dependents using VA education programs. They work at educational institutions to ensure compliance with VA regulations, submit enrollment certifications, and assist students in understanding their benefits. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of VA policies, and effective communication with students and the VA.

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As a VA Certifying Official, your daily duties include reviewing and certifying students' enrollment information to the Department of Veterans Affairs, maintaining accurate student records, and ensuring compliance with VA regulations. You will frequently communicate with veterans and dependents to clarify benefits, answer questions, and help resolve issues related to their educational assistance. The role often involves collaborating with financial aid staff, academic advisors, and the VA to streamline processes and keep information up to date. This position requires balancing a detail-oriented workload with strong customer service, as you play a crucial role in ensuring students receive their benefits in a timely manner.

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To thrive as a VA Certifying Official, you need a strong understanding of education benefits administration, meticulous attention to detail, and knowledge of federal regulations regarding veterans' educational assistance programs. Proficiency with VA processing systems such as VA-ONCE, as well as familiarity with student information management systems, is typically required. Outstanding organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion are key soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure compliance, accurate benefit certification, and effective support for student veterans navigating their educational pathways.

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Veterans Services Coordinator and VA Certifying Official

Maryville University

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$36K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

General Summary - Overall Position Purpose
To act as the primary point of contact for the veteran/military students, to serve as the VA Certifying Official for Maryville University, and to act as an analyst and coordinator for specific projects. Participate in developing solutions for Veterans Services and
in certifying veteran educational benefits on behalf of Maryville University, and monitor progress of projects and track identified
system problems through completion/resolution.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Primary contact for all Veterans and Active-Duty military students.
2. Certifying Official for all veterans' students utilizing VA educational benefits through Enrollment Manager and other military benefit systems and tracking their progression within Ellucian Colleague.
3. Educate Veterans and Active-Duty military students concerning VA benefits to which they are entitled, educational and non- educational.
4. Facilitation of a Veteran/Military student community/engagement within the Salesforce CRM database.
5. Manage and reconcile all payments of military benefits on the student account, and Debt Management for students receiving VA benefits.
6. Recruitment and supervision of VA work-study student(s).
7. Assist Registration and Graduation Operations team members with their primary job functions at peak times.
8. Assist students from all populations via phone, email, and live chat with inquiries related to the areas of expertise housed within the Strategic Enrollment Management Division
9. Complete Special Projects, as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. It is also the responsibility of every employee of the University to remain current in their field, ensuring that they have the requisite knowledge and skills to perform the position at a high level. Requisite knowledge and skills change over time; therefore, the employee must be aware of changes and react to them by obtaining current knowledge and skills.
Required knowledge, skills, or abilities:
• Strong competencies of integrated software systems, as well as Windows applications, file management, document imaging, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn new systems with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and work in an open office atmosphere and/or virtual environment
• Ability to handle various complex responsibilities and prioritize
appropriately
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and ability to be adaptable, intuitive, and flexible
• Strong sense of initiative; self-starter Ability to meet strict deadlines
• 2 or more years of experience in VA Services or military experience and knowledge of VA programs and areas outside of the military and within the educational eenefits realm
• Experience with VA educational benefits resources and systems experience with Ellucian Colleague and/or Salesforce CRM
• High comfort level with technology and integrated system-process thinking
• Analytical and mathematical skills for reporting on student data and calculating student tuition and fees
  • Required Formal Education Bachelor's degree or 2 years of experience in the Office of the
    Registrar/Academic Records

Compensation & Benefits- $36,516.13-$54,774.19
  • Actual compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

Benefits Highlights
  • Maryville University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees enjoy access to:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Retirement plan with 100% University matching up to 9% contributions
    • University-paid life and long-term disability insurance
    • Generous paid time off, including 18 holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, and 4 personal days
    • Full/Partial Tuition waived for employees and eligible dependents
    • Hybrid and flexible work schedules
    • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
    • Free parking, fitness center access, and other campus perks

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