Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Assistant

Uvmjobs; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont supports the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. You will serve as the first contact for potential participants and assist in enrollment processes, including screening and referrals, while maintaining compliant records.

This role requires an Associate’s degree and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Some duties include coordinating logistics for staff and performing other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s in a related field and 1–3 years’ related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a sensitive population and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first contact for potential participants and refer to appropriate resources.
• Assist with enrollment processing in the online database.
• Audit and manage electronic and hard copy files to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
• Coordinate logistics for program staff and assist the Program Manager as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree or related field

Job description

Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Assistant

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Advertising/Posting Title Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Assistant

Posting Summary

Provide support to the Supportive Services for Veteran Families ( SSVF ) program. Serve as first contact for potential participants. Support program staff in processing participant enrollment, including but not limited to, the initial screening, referring to appropriate agencies, and enrollment into the online database. Audit and manage electronic and hard copy files to keep in compliance with program guidelines. Coordinate logistics for the program staff and preform other duties as necessary assigned by the Program Manager.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Associate’s in a related field and one to three years’ related experience required. Effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated ability to accurately attend to detail and to successfully work with a sensitive population requiring specific experiential knowledge required.

Desirable Qualifications

Experiential knowledge as a military veteran and/or with homelessness; training, education, or experience with social services support desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range 20.00-25.00/hour

Other Information

Special Conditions

Special Conditions Contingent on continued funding, Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Position

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/30/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Univ Ops Administration OC2 N

Posting Number

Posting Number S6331PO

Department

Department COM Support Serv Vet Families/55020

Position Number

Position Number 00023408

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12

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