Primary School Certifying Official

State of South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks a Veterans Administration School Certifying Official (SCO) to oversee VA education benefit administration for Chapter 31 and 33 students. You will certify and monitor eligibility, maintain records, and advise students on benefit programs under the Director of Military & Veterans Programs.

Responsibilities include managing TA and MyCAA processing, coordinating with College partners, providing technical advising, and ensuring compliance with state

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in Student Services programs.
• Bachelor’s in Education, Communication, or Pathways related field.
• One year of experience in student services, preferably advising in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary SCO for VA education benefits (Chapter 31/33); manage certifications and reporting.
• Handle daily TA and MyCAA processing; maintain program records and assist students.
• Provide technical advising on Chapter 31, 33, TA, and MyCAA; coordinate with college partners.
• Maintain confidential student records; prepare reports and support audits.
• Coordinate with part-time SCO to ensure continuity and provide backup as needed.

Skills

Technical advising

Student support

VA education benefits knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, or Pathways

One year experience in student services (advising)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Veterans Administration School Certifying Official (SCO) serves as the department’s primary technical specialist VA education benefit administration, with primary responsibility and certification of Chapter 31 and Chapter 33 students. Manages day-to-day Tuition Assistance (TA) and MyCAA processing, maintains accurate records and reporting, advises student on assigned benefit programs, and supports institutional compliance under the leadership of the Director of Military & Veterans Programs.

Job Duties

1. 1. Serves as the primary departmental specialist for Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment and Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits. Manages certifications, amendments, adjustments, terminations, enrollment changes, required authorizations/documentation, student follow-up, and applicable VA reporting for assigned students.
2. 2. Manages day-to-day processing and student support for military Tuition Assistance and MyCAA. Reviews required documentation, coordinates applicable enrollment and account processes, maintains program records, assists students with procedural questions, and resolves or escalates exceptions as appropriate.
3. 3. Provides technical advising to students regarding Chapter 31, Chapter 33, TA, and MyCAA requirements and processes. Serves as a departmental resource for complex benefit-processing questions within assigned programs and coordinates with appropriate external and College partners.
4. 4. Maintains accurate, organized, and confidential records for assigned VA students and programs. Monitors certification activity, prepares required reports and documentation, supports chart reviews and compliance-review preparation, and identifies issues requiring escalation to the Director.
5. 5. Coordinates and cross-trains with the part-time SCO to support continuity across VA education benefit programs. Provides backup assistance for other certification functions during absences, peak periods, or as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

The Technical College of the Lowcountry offers eligible employees a comprehensive State of South Carolina benefits package. Highlights include:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP), as applicable
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and state holidays
• Voluntary retirement savings plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary benefit options
• Professional development opportunities

Learn more about our employee benefits at: TCL Employee Benefits

Bachelor’s degree and experience in Student Services programs

Bachelor’s in education, Communication or Pathways specific area; One (1) yr of experience in student services, preferably in student advising in a community college setting.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation and genetic information.