Veteran Liaison at Oakland University

Oakland University; Rochester, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,192 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Oakland seeks a VA Work-study Program student to assist student Veterans with their education benefits. The selected candidate will provide customer service in the VSS office, assist with the textbook loan program, and participate in Veteran Week celebrations. Student Veterans using VA Educational benefits are encouraged to apply. Flexible hours are offered, with a rate of $15/hr, partially funded by the institution.

Qualifications

• Student must be in good academic standing.
• Exhibit excellent written and communication skills.
• Organized and dependable.
• Knowledgeable of Google platform including documents, spreadsheets and forms.

Responsibilities

• Assist student Veterans with education benefits.
• Assist with the textbook loan program.
• Provide exemplary customer service in the VSS office.
• Assist on a committee for Veteran Week celebrations.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Organized

Dependable

Knowledgeable of Google platform

Education

Good academic standing

Job description

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VA Work-study Program

Student Veteran or Veteran dependent student must be using VA Education benefits for the semester they are applying to work including:

Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35 or 1606

Can work up to 8 hours per day for a maximum of 25 hours per week

Hourly wage of State or Federal minimum wage – whichever is higher‑rate for winter 2026 is $15/hr – $12.48 will be paid by the VA and $2.52 will be paid by Oakland University. This position requires student to complete VA work study hiring paperwork and OU hiring paperwork.

Time sheets are submitted via VSS Work-study supervisor at 50‑hour increments or every 2 weeks.

VA Work-study Job Description

This position will require the Work-study student to work in the VSS office located in 112 Vandenberg Hall and perform various tasks that include:

• Assisting student Veterans with education benefits
• Assist with the textbook loan program
• Provide exemplary customer service while answering phones and assisting Veterans, guests, and OU community members in the VSS office
• Assist on a committee for Veteran Week celebrations
• Additional tasks as required in our Veteran support center

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Student must be in good academic standing
• Exhibit excellent written and communication skills
• Organized and dependable
• Knowledgeable of Google platform including documents, spreadsheets and forms
• Able to represent OU through email, phone, virtual and in‑person discussions and interviews

Minimum Qualifications

Student Veteran using VA Educational Benefits with certified attendance at ¾ time or more

Have 2 or more semesters remaining at OU