Veteran Benefits & Education Certification Specialist

University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama is hiring a Veteran and Military Affairs Specialist to help students and parents understand U.S. VA education benefits.

The specialist certifies benefits such as the GI Bill in the VA Once system and explains eligibility and requirements. You will work with Student Receivables, Academic Records, and academic advisers across campus, coordinating with staff to resolve questions, obtain and maintain School Certifying Official clearance, and ensure accurate, timely benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma with 4 years VA or military experience.
• Alternatively, an associate's degree plus 2 years VA/military experience.
• Or a bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
• Ability to perform complex financial calculations.
• Knowledge of VA policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide parents and students with information on the options available under VA educational benefits.
• Complete timely, accurate, and complete benefit certifications, including GI Bill certifications, within the VA Once system.
• Advise students on the type, terms, and length of the benefits they may receive and the consequences of not complying with VA policies and procedures.
• Work independently and make professional judgment calls guided by VA and University policy, coordinating with staff in Student Receivables and Academic Records and with academic advisers.
• Explain complex regulations to the University's many audiences and find the right resources at the University, the state VA, or the regional VA when unusual situations arise.
• Obtain clearance and yearly VA authorization to become and remain an active School Certifying Official (SCO).
• Preferred experience with Banner and Enrollment Manager, knowledge of veterans benefit programs, and the ability to perform complex financial calculations.
• Full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with some evenings and weekends, at a hybrid-eligible position with a minimum salary of $44,600.

Skills

Regulatory explanation

Financial calculations

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma + 4 years VA/military experience

Associate's degree + 2 years VA/military experience

Bachelor's degree + relevant experience

Tools

Banner

Enrollment Manager

VA Once system

Job description

University of Alabama is hiring a Veteran and Military Affairs Specialist to help students and parents understand U.S. VA education benefits.

The specialist certifies benefits such as the GI Bill in the VA Once system and explains eligibility and requirements. You will work with Student Receivables, Academic Records, and academic advisers across campus, coordinating with staff to resolve questions, obtain and maintain School Certifying Official clearance, and ensure accurate, timely benefit