Remote VA Education Benefits Certifying Official

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a School Certifying Official to ensure timely VA benefit certifications for military-connected students. The role handles enrollments, eligibility counseling, and compliance across programs, with peak periods at term starts and graduations.

This full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work with campus partners and VA representatives to resolve complex cases

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and two years of related experience.
• Experience with VA education benefits and enrollment systems preferred.
• Strong compliance and audit readiness experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Certifies enrollments and reports status changes.
• Counsels students on eligibility.
• Maintains accurate VA student records.
• Verifies and reconciles documentation.
• Prepares compliance reports and GI Bill payments.
• Acts as primary contact for veterans and dependents.

Skills

VA benefits experience

Enrollment Manager

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a School Certifying Official to ensure timely VA benefit certifications for military-connected students. The role handles enrollments, eligibility counseling, and compliance across programs, with peak periods at term starts and graduations.

This full-time position requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work with campus partners and VA representatives to resolve complex cases