Program Specialist 3 - Veterans Center of Excellence

Clark College; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark College in Vancouver, WA, is seeking a full-time, overtime-eligible permanent Program Specialist 3 to oversee the Veterans Center of Excellence and administer VA educational benefits. The role acts as the technical resource for VA benefits and coordinates enrollments, monitoring student progress and documentation for timely payments.

The position collaborates with the Department of Veterans Affairs and college departments, staff, students, and external partners to support access to

Job description

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, overtime-eligible permanent classified Program Specialist 3 in the Veterans Center of Excellence.

The Program Specialist 3 manages the college’s Veterans Affairs (VA) educational benefits program in accordance with federal regulations, VA requirements, and institutional policies. The position serves as a technical resource and primary point of coordination for the administration of VA educational benefits, including the certification of student enrollments, monitoring of student progress, and processing of documentation necessary for the timely payment of veterans’ educational benefits. The position works directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs and collaborates with college departments, staff, students, and external partners to facilitate access to resources and support related to VA educational benefits. The position manages and provides direction to VA Work-Study students, provides technical assistance and consultation regarding VA educational benefits, and interprets and applies complex federal and VA regulations to individual student and program circumstances.

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is expected to be on campus and fully in person.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

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