Remote VA Benefits Certifier & Academic Compliance

Golden Gate University; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Gate University is seeking a School Certifying Official (SCO) to help ensure VA regulations are followed and enrollment certifications are accurately submitted. The SCO will liaise between student veterans and the VA to guarantee uninterrupted educational benefits and monitor academic progress.

The role involves evaluating student schedules, advising on benefit eligibility, and collaborating with Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Academic Advising to maintain complete student files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of experience in higher education, preferably in a Registrar, Financial Aid, or Veterans Affairs office.
• Direct, hands-on experience using VA-ONCE or the modern VA Enrollment Manager system is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to guide non-traditional students and manage confidential data securely.

Responsibilities

• Benefit Certification: Evaluate schedules and degree audits, then submit enrollment certifications to the VA.
• Compliance & Auditing: Maintain familiarity with VA education benefit chapters to ensure compliance.
• Student Advising: Counsel student veterans on eligibility, paperwork, and tuition assistance.
• Academic Monitoring: Track progress, enrollment changes, and graduation status of VA-funded students.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Academic Advising.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VA-ONCE

Job description

Golden Gate University is seeking a School Certifying Official (SCO) to help ensure VA regulations are followed and enrollment certifications are accurately submitted. The SCO will liaise between student veterans and the VA to guarantee uninterrupted educational benefits and monitor academic progress.

The role involves evaluating student schedules, advising on benefit eligibility, and collaborating with Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Academic Advising to maintain complete student files.