Primary School Certifying Official

Technical College of the Lowcountry; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks a Veterans Administration School Certifying Official to manage Chapter 31 and 33 VA education benefits, TA/MyCAA processing, and compliance. You will advise students, maintain records, and coordinate with the Director of Military and Veterans Programs.

The role emphasizes accuracy in certifications, reporting, and cross-training with the part-time SCO to ensure continuity across VA programs, with a commitment to serving Beaufort County and surrounding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with experience in Student Services.
• Experience advising students in a community college setting preferred.
• Ability to manage records, certifications, and reporting with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary departmental specialist for VA education benefits and manages certifications and reporting for Chapter 31 and 33.
• Manages TA and MyCAA processing; reviews documentation and assists students with enrollment procedures.
• Provides technical advising on VA benefit requirements and coordinates with college partners.

Skills

Student advising

Compliance awareness

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's in Education

Job description

Job Purpose

The Veterans Administration School Certifying Official (SCO) serves as the departments 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 and Veterans Programs.

Job Duties

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelors degree and experience in Student Services programs

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolinas 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 a d 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.