Full-Time Permanent Specialist for Veterans Programs

NC Community Colleges; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina Community College seeks a Full-Time Permanent Specialist for Veterans Programs in Jacksonville, NC, to administer VA educational benefits and assist veteran students with admissions, enrollment, and resources. The role reports to the Director for Veterans Programs and requires daytime hours with some evenings or weekends, and local travel.

The position offers a salary of $2,650.00 per month with standard full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Microsoft Office skills and experience with digital platforms are required.
• Previous work in a community college or higher education setting is preferred.
• Previous military work experience or experience with military-connected individuals is preferred.
• Daytime position with some scheduled evening or weekend work and local travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer VA educational benefits and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and provide timely reporting to VA offices.
• Guide and assist veteran and military-affiliated students with admissions, enrollment, and benefits.
• Submit verification of enrollment and status changes to appropriate VA offices under the Director for Veterans Programs.
• Serve as a college liaison between veteran students and VA reporting offices.

Skills

Digital platforms

Military experience

Local travel

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full-Time Permanent Specialist for Veterans Programs

Coastal Carolina Community College

Job Location

444 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546

Job Reports To

Director for Veterans Programs

Job Category

Technical & Paraprofessional

Application Period

Opens: 11/03/2026

Closes: 11/15/2026

Target Start Date

01/04/2027

Expected Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent, required. Microsoft Office skills and experience with digital platforms, required. Previous work experience in a community college or higher education setting, preferred. Previous military work experience, or pervious work experience with military-connected individuals, preferred. Daytime position with some scheduled evening or weekend work (before and/or after regularly scheduled hours) and local travel required.

Supplemental Information:

Official transcripts, including other documentation verifying all reported educational qualifications, are required. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for application purposes. The successful candidate must provide official transcripts at his or her expense within thirty (30) days of being notified of selection.

Position Description

The Full-time Specialist for Veterans Programs maintains the necessary credentials to be a school certifying official in accordance with standards and regulations set forth by both the VA and the NC State Approving Agency. Administer VA educational benefits, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating timely reporting of required information. Provide guidance and assistance to veteran and military-affiliated students regarding admissions, enrollment, educational benefits, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and available college and community resources that support student success. Submit verification of enrollment and status change of veteran students to appropriate State/Federal VA offices under the direction for the Director for Veterans Programs. Serve as a college liaison between veteran students and their identified VA reporting office(s).

Working schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $2,650.00 per month.

Closing Date: November 15, 2026, or open until filled.

Start Date: January 4, 2027.